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 4254145 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4256117 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 4253968 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 12321 time: 2020-06-05 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc58f0501343fbc336122f563a5cb89b61a6e4427fdba16e1a9bf4d989a914f8aBlock Operator
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