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 4258051 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260026 epoch_slot_no: 4826 block_no: 4257874 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1102 time: 2020-06-06 00:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d9587da5b1299d974fdd1ea5147f5b199698226699a78bc5c998fd3a1fa59c2Block Operator
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