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 4253445 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4255417 epoch_slot_no: 217 block_no: 4253268 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2461 time: 2020-06-04 22:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fe0713c9d4afa4464eeffc454644699330bf9aadd02c43ecb0b7cb8560572e3Block Operator
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