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 4254172 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4256144 epoch_slot_no: 944 block_no: 4253995 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2973 time: 2020-06-05 02:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x140de55168193345d28dadff4919e4140d76e34d245b16d973c0bc0ea24c84b0Block Operator
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