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 4257937 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4259912 epoch_slot_no: 4712 block_no: 4257760 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4431 time: 2020-06-05 23:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb61208e6cef62d91b758cc63449d09b4ace4aed04dac04bee5c83a62d7f394a9Block Operator
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