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 4258018 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4259993 epoch_slot_no: 4793 block_no: 4257841 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1886 time: 2020-06-06 00:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bfce117cdb85e9745609a5b13d509eac7385b70569fe6aa3d48c2c0cd8ac219Block Operator
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