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 4258048 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260023 epoch_slot_no: 4823 block_no: 4257871 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-06-06 00:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x659ec10462f7e2c36ee38dd34247c5009497e6f4593e86955fba8a83c6eb0764Block Operator
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