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 4257870 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4259845 epoch_slot_no: 4645 block_no: 4257693 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2213 time: 2020-06-05 23:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6236d7031176bb9cad0b9e2fd26513f9a250c9a5a4223e0e5e4704b0fea31c49Block Operator
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