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 4257544 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4259519 epoch_slot_no: 4319 block_no: 4257367 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1210 time: 2020-06-05 21:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x678158f04f629bf39d59400437545bf34a1da60c1f3a8b75426c0399e313cd83Block Operator
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