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 4254865 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4256837 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 4254688 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 12388 time: 2020-06-05 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33a92c88153fef3c5f87a84a965387e549a1df95493532e4df9416e586b9adb1Block Operator
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