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 4254195 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4256167 epoch_slot_no: 967 block_no: 4254018 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3279 time: 2020-06-05 03:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43a445dd91f2cd632f7c0fa9d3847991741b89ab30b9778f01215342f8ba5816Block Operator
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