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 4257841 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4259816 epoch_slot_no: 4616 block_no: 4257664 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3002 time: 2020-06-05 23:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52b5abfa055b95d9d5f68485d752fe4df5d030119a05e474aa979f7bd6d7227cBlock Operator
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