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 4257551 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4259526 epoch_slot_no: 4326 block_no: 4257374 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3704 time: 2020-06-05 21:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d4b2d2a7cf68b428118e1e24959c8275cb486bacd12943cbfdfeb19dddbaa9aBlock Operator
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