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 4254227 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4256199 epoch_slot_no: 999 block_no: 4254050 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3052 time: 2020-06-05 03:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc67b4402a558ad8ddf598f349aec1672698ca52bb6005463b1d4a42c8dc99998Block Operator
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