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 4254351 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4256323 epoch_slot_no: 1123 block_no: 4254174 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2220 time: 2020-06-05 03:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc12b8362f38cfb527802d081b7b00d919f2810e58a5a7d594b6270f4a10a8c9dBlock Operator
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