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 4254625 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4256597 epoch_slot_no: 1397 block_no: 4254448 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3268 time: 2020-06-05 05:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c7abf5600113db2af280989e69a27775f232a1a9dd314783917f71e3434aee0Block Operator
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