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 4257975 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4259950 epoch_slot_no: 4750 block_no: 4257798 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3756 time: 2020-06-06 00:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8f333378683296f0cee4db973c68513efe11a7c793d1453d5d9a0cd28464cfdBlock Operator
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