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 4258050 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4260025 epoch_slot_no: 4825 block_no: 4257873 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3743 time: 2020-06-06 00:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6837db533604b601dfa13451157111a35d1214fe27f83a3ff2bfe0971d5e87baBlock Operator
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