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 4257795 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4259770 epoch_slot_no: 4570 block_no: 4257618 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2302 time: 2020-06-05 23:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaca31ab4cc4507cefb81f5b12ef16047eb8f0e89fc2b2b3e63a7d7a25446525Block Operator
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