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 4253695 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4255667 epoch_slot_no: 467 block_no: 4253518 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3168 time: 2020-06-05 00:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd046f5fee8ffbc633a8ada34be0585635721b24f5e797e861288a2fce8490f23Block Operator
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