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 4257643 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4259618 epoch_slot_no: 4418 block_no: 4257466 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2560 time: 2020-06-05 22:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa25cc1887dffc4085575a0176b1251891abc1da791c7ac42c53dbd6f0a6d7d13Block Operator
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