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 4253785 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4255757 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 4253608 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12912 time: 2020-06-05 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc7a1dbf39bdd8796ced78534d9ccccfbf766d5b47399ae8ba4e38dc8f367ce0Block Operator
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