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 4254359 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4256331 epoch_slot_no: 1131 block_no: 4254182 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4298 time: 2020-06-05 04:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75721bdb451fb9924275947cfbcdd4d2d498843607a5f28329bd221a069ab0cfBlock Operator
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