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 4253365 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4255337 epoch_slot_no: 137 block_no: 4253188 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2798 time: 2020-06-04 22:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c75cb0b16cec4779e2fe99d77c32e5ead69b33ae9c1ac1a61a6d26fe54a59a8Block Operator
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