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 4257793 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4259768 epoch_slot_no: 4568 block_no: 4257616 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2329 time: 2020-06-05 23:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x446e96d35f9ebcd07f21b5c0871679cce7076dca45ac25cb2607d5daef263b08Block Operator
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