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 4257028 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4259003 epoch_slot_no: 3803 block_no: 4256851 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2020-06-05 18:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78924218a174baa3ee65fb4029ca3857b4eaf559b2a1194312ec5d565a32ce23Block Operator
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