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 4253994 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4255966 epoch_slot_no: 766 block_no: 4253817 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2712 time: 2020-06-05 02:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77a92e2752cbe4d56d1f8e5f2eadf0c90d09d4ba3978fe8f89d1d4bd94d7cf86Block Operator
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