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 4253754 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4255726 epoch_slot_no: 526 block_no: 4253577 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-06-05 00:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b02a8eefde209b1e0639fa5faa6aec431a2d405ab64f9a3e913ac9609a4f508Block Operator
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