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 4254411 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4256383 epoch_slot_no: 1183 block_no: 4254234 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2387 time: 2020-06-05 04:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7074d04477f6bc50fbf91c3ce1c666815cd404b80a5cd9f402534c3f6ea9c10Block Operator
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