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 4254188 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4256160 epoch_slot_no: 960 block_no: 4254011 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2387 time: 2020-06-05 03:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ea8b43b64bbf7b098ff377a046b113d94f1334cf4b1f4e79222f26616692446Block Operator
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