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 4253441 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4255413 epoch_slot_no: 213 block_no: 4253264 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4011 time: 2020-06-04 22:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x877b597a91c948385a99548fb09d8141cfea09d38d718a404d4264cbb8f72589Block Operator
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