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 4257664 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4259639 epoch_slot_no: 4439 block_no: 4257487 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2520 time: 2020-06-05 22:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadc61849794d4746cda13743d5ca1683692cb0c3a35dbcc588ea88f346b676afBlock Operator
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