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 4257474 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4259449 epoch_slot_no: 4249 block_no: 4257297 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1649 time: 2020-06-05 21:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe34800c3553ffc4303a45d8a75a15ba6af1d989e76d9a94c2a17809015085c40Block Operator
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