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 4254505 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4256477 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 4254328 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 19628 time: 2020-06-05 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29bd59320244df1a949dc37d7a7828b0f53539823c6eb5f8624328c78f38f4f4Block Operator
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