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 4257550 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4259525 epoch_slot_no: 4325 block_no: 4257373 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1110 time: 2020-06-05 21:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dd00dcffc7b184b2145ff2af62d4a25c714384dc9eddc34e0bddb22320edc45Block Operator
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