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 4257880 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4259855 epoch_slot_no: 4655 block_no: 4257703 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1196 time: 2020-06-05 23:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb721f47a3d114dc6842a390d1515683f0e39e49e6b540637c6fdc5fb033a8f77Block Operator
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