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 4253965 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4255937 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 4253788 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6773 time: 2020-06-05 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc056f32f0ecaea73a942e647389c9736b83832865c5f871bcdf956237551c58fBlock Operator
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