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 4254467 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4256439 epoch_slot_no: 1239 block_no: 4254290 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8679 time: 2020-06-05 04:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6a7c738524b5852931b413db5f145c76ac6593d9f0bd42969419e0f151d005fBlock Operator
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