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 4257472 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4259447 epoch_slot_no: 4247 block_no: 4257295 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3676 time: 2020-06-05 21:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61d5c863b123979828603804387ebcd705f7bf5eebcbed948f324ddd082d1badBlock Operator
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