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 4254289 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4256261 epoch_slot_no: 1061 block_no: 4254112 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1860 time: 2020-06-05 03:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf567a1d415dfb9fa35709b40e4486cb8db8fd26a0a3aff246258f29b2aae4f48Block Operator
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