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 4254093 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4256065 epoch_slot_no: 865 block_no: 4253916 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1500 time: 2020-06-05 02:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc27ae86d1d1ded075e1e8fcfa9b3c8b1b47a4e3184f55fb5dcdd1365cc970b52Block Operator
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