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 4254817 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4256789 epoch_slot_no: 1589 block_no: 4254640 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-06-05 06:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e33bb473d9e62f52031d8fc2ea5ea0ffd1d21445bebda846fe78885499e36f6Block Operator
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