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 4257618 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4259593 epoch_slot_no: 4393 block_no: 4257441 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1533 time: 2020-06-05 22:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3430d9842ca1be405db663edae8ab38de7728c9fb4bc806bb27ae8a4e12d991Block Operator
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