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 4254117 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4256089 epoch_slot_no: 889 block_no: 4253940 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-05 02:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x222a8470dcf351b0c47e0696e22e1cf1ac41d610e2a8ba540786feb1449446eeBlock Operator
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