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 4253863 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4255835 epoch_slot_no: 635 block_no: 4253686 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2020-06-05 01:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2635e493bc16ecc8ed8c30b17e8461122d8534b5df7818f5eabf1515d6e0d446Block Operator
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