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 4254018 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4255990 epoch_slot_no: 790 block_no: 4253841 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1996 time: 2020-06-05 02:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x429c806507ff393059961da4a0f8d3e3383f1a2e536d0aabef2059717d945ee0Block Operator
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