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 4253552 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4255524 epoch_slot_no: 324 block_no: 4253375 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4776 time: 2020-06-04 23:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1067c3332921c8975433a360d690233895b894f7bf4f9ea4172e46fbee96188Block Operator
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