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 4257537 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4259512 epoch_slot_no: 4312 block_no: 4257360 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3570 time: 2020-06-05 21:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27975f387303e863963f80d4c68d6660f122e2b49684cee3b03ed22d33768b54Block Operator
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