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 4254303 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4256275 epoch_slot_no: 1075 block_no: 4254126 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1983 time: 2020-06-05 03:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1be92e5de6289e58fc2cbc6c1bf2e1624bee78320515fc0ec0aab7e94f316473Block Operator
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