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 4257582 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4259557 epoch_slot_no: 4357 block_no: 4257405 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5226 time: 2020-06-05 21:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbcbb00886d8ab12fed11b66ad1f62f3eec84e5ae6eda7807668f0decb9616d8Block Operator
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