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 4257723 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4259698 epoch_slot_no: 4498 block_no: 4257546 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-06-05 22:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e106a70e1fc0e682d58e8fac29f782b96f351ba034f4d9d501e8a58abcc9edeBlock Operator
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