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 4254506 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4256478 epoch_slot_no: 1278 block_no: 4254329 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2257 time: 2020-06-05 04:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x764da46b2f9408889801569c42e98fd3cf1c64705ca9bbb45d9b5c4308c8d91dBlock Operator
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