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 4254503 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4256475 epoch_slot_no: 1275 block_no: 4254326 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1515 time: 2020-06-05 04:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28caf8c81651a95c3b15cde89226ac679b6d4e5b7edfd4a283f1e50f9032f47dBlock Operator
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