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 4253956 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4255928 epoch_slot_no: 728 block_no: 4253779 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1463 time: 2020-06-05 01:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53650b4c487f62abef570dbd78c88c819e0cc113063ce3cd42527a1115d87801Block Operator
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