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 4253213 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4255185 epoch_slot_no: 21585 block_no: 4253036 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1578 time: 2020-06-04 21:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb17d7d3f200a577ad8e46a5e1f67884937ae7f9a41144261d1a5d1e82ec4a95cBlock Operator
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