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 4258015 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4259990 epoch_slot_no: 4790 block_no: 4257838 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1861 time: 2020-06-06 00:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dd00269797231bee34c44c637309625458647a369a716d2d8bdeed535001211Block Operator
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