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 4254327 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4256299 epoch_slot_no: 1099 block_no: 4254150 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1701 time: 2020-06-05 03:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4520e05f3c44cb25e796bf08d9054b9733ffb8f478d9c8e0d1975b6b41903deBlock Operator
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