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 4257556 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4259531 epoch_slot_no: 4331 block_no: 4257379 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1467 time: 2020-06-05 21:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7a3649b76eb4994cb27dacd6a1e0b19d21c06b6f342514cd2435b5f8e7b6a2bBlock Operator
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