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 4253638 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4255610 epoch_slot_no: 410 block_no: 4253461 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3150 time: 2020-06-05 00:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ec95faa57597ece06836a00ba7dd633035e21cebf4114feba52e00c802a678dBlock Operator
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