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 4254720 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4256692 epoch_slot_no: 1492 block_no: 4254543 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1560 time: 2020-06-05 06:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b6ba79d1e0ff63c27c4d6902e19931302842583b1a7ed5461d4e1edcdf73759Block Operator
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