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 4253561 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4255533 epoch_slot_no: 333 block_no: 4253384 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4701 time: 2020-06-04 23:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0288a2f1cb76ee4ab7e1587d02663c893eda6ce567a7425cf4ef3e20761851d5Block Operator
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