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 4257451 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4259426 epoch_slot_no: 4226 block_no: 4257274 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1896 time: 2020-06-05 21:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdd442925ed72c0450b43765674df908ac5c0d9ffd05a6dc8cfccc16bcecffa3Block Operator
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