A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4253168 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4255140 epoch_slot_no: 21540 block_no: 4252991 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1463 time: 2020-06-04 21:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d0625a4173833d4538e314f82becbc43deb929d5e881afb91dcffe154030117Block Operator
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