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 4254711 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4256683 epoch_slot_no: 1483 block_no: 4254534 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2213 time: 2020-06-05 05:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05be3406e6c618296951c9c90acb7d3e8e9f4f0eb3789ef2a75a5789e7da5e3bBlock Operator
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