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 4253302 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4255274 epoch_slot_no: 74 block_no: 4253125 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2020-06-04 22:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc2fcc866e9a2c0f2b4a0fa64ccd13715446b0b3c84b05171710f16a45052287Block Operator
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