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 4257413 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4259388 epoch_slot_no: 4188 block_no: 4257236 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2020-06-05 21:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ab2e940de2413e4a77bdc3b450a0a87cb9389f12420edeaa71b8d79f6e9286cBlock Operator
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