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 4254816 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4256788 epoch_slot_no: 1588 block_no: 4254639 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-06-05 06:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9610d5a44b089fd7aa3ad8b6f1cc8a5eac797a79f1e3cf8c6382be7b1c6d331bBlock Operator
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