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 4257698 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4259673 epoch_slot_no: 4473 block_no: 4257521 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4868 time: 2020-06-05 22:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc1893d2f0e9a2b78203a93114b795a29e8141d0ea82efc830ba8b2959f06c71Block Operator
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