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 4257903 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4259878 epoch_slot_no: 4678 block_no: 4257726 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2040 time: 2020-06-05 23:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19c18f42417bcd9ba3d9be1e7d44c88bf78ba44813cdb82e04b4b3bcbbb58618Block Operator
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