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 4254810 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4256782 epoch_slot_no: 1582 block_no: 4254633 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2020-06-05 06:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa84e64024e2bd47896816c3c08523ee64e5b15eaae943b5d6e7897df1b97c0d6Block Operator
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