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 4257054 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4259029 epoch_slot_no: 3829 block_no: 4256877 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4429 time: 2020-06-05 19:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49833085d43ba4149f7a1e3c25f34eccf5b25c4f7cb623526f65470cfa4f8161Block Operator
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