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 4254581 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4256553 epoch_slot_no: 1353 block_no: 4254404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1492 time: 2020-06-05 05:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bde0742aca617a66a9f483f8f83932c2e5447eeaabd31b49e0d4864451888bcBlock Operator
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