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 4257689 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4259664 epoch_slot_no: 4464 block_no: 4257512 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2020-06-05 22:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcf3b9bc14730a745b471c450e39f84d3e5be36136d75672fdbe93e7a71f45f1Block Operator
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