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 4257825 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4259800 epoch_slot_no: 4600 block_no: 4257648 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2682 time: 2020-06-05 23:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08ed6a220cf92884ccb767b9fd829419658e376ba23b31e4456309b61fdf1f3cBlock Operator
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