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 4254297 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4256269 epoch_slot_no: 1069 block_no: 4254120 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2007 time: 2020-06-05 03:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7276c16d2069891f09a258c4870cf403019d76e75e74730499c3e6503d622c6eBlock Operator
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