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 4253173 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4255145 epoch_slot_no: 21545 block_no: 4252996 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-06-04 21:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd002cc40a89012c5b47342ef7d79a58a2bf47521918056918ba6589dd7431acBlock Operator
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