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 4257790 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4259765 epoch_slot_no: 4565 block_no: 4257613 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3763 time: 2020-06-05 23:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda62fa8ecdb31bda15ddec57f2136aea8c4c95a8c06c939f58031a8235242179Block Operator
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