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 4254549 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4256521 epoch_slot_no: 1321 block_no: 4254372 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1627 time: 2020-06-05 05:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3edc0be038c75ba72924e94e4ac67be58e1eb357ba549c41c862f758dbd158a4Block Operator
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