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 4254724 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4256696 epoch_slot_no: 1496 block_no: 4254547 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1454 time: 2020-06-05 06:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaab28b22f260835ad997f43414ed8ed4e6730186a7bbea8595016e3634e53ddBlock Operator
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