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 4254154 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4256126 epoch_slot_no: 926 block_no: 4253977 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3035 time: 2020-06-05 02:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23943f281582ac10f6e67c3ff0a2beaf6b25698fc5d369d5f51afc380a6b16e3Block Operator
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