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 4253620 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4255592 epoch_slot_no: 392 block_no: 4253443 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2923 time: 2020-06-04 23:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x036b8fe2b915476f9d69b243687816f76a02d6c81b6db930225bffebd3e736feBlock Operator
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