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 4253780 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4255752 epoch_slot_no: 552 block_no: 4253603 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2020-06-05 00:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7094b4f523d229d4bb8a0632d2ab3acc044947ed94ea761c449ee6eaf9033c3Block Operator
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