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 4254385 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4256357 epoch_slot_no: 1157 block_no: 4254208 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1245 time: 2020-06-05 04:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd39f86840ff6afac1ae6ff58b84154d3efcad8c020addeff8facfea27c8eef36Block Operator
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