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 4254942 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4256914 epoch_slot_no: 1714 block_no: 4254765 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3316 time: 2020-06-05 07:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc5edbe6e8fdaf71673e12d1af3b35f92ee5ca0367c550728f5c9fb92121ad67Block Operator
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