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 4257966 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4259941 epoch_slot_no: 4741 block_no: 4257789 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2438 time: 2020-06-06 00:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa301d6e974e84f8bb034322449e45240754050ba4c0f9ac1a2f311713c0478e6Block Operator
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