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 4254580 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4256552 epoch_slot_no: 1352 block_no: 4254403 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2581 time: 2020-06-05 05:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77fa984878e531496918bc92ad829918a63edee404f27e68aa7af33b1e7aa4c3Block Operator
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