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 4257672 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4259647 epoch_slot_no: 4447 block_no: 4257495 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2598 time: 2020-06-05 22:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91d7f1a9de4c3415a4d2243a5ca29d2a5db133d999cdaf3506c350d0eb9bafecBlock Operator
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