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 4253216 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4255188 epoch_slot_no: 21588 block_no: 4253039 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2329 time: 2020-06-04 21:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x475b1c8e943127938d1dc348e6c4e36dae01a0a825d9321b11dfebd58fb469baBlock Operator
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