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 4254163 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4256135 epoch_slot_no: 935 block_no: 4253986 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5383 time: 2020-06-05 02:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a6e47db40c76c98c410ea3f71ed43e50e02616c054f2a3f29d8fbb51af8d236Block Operator
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