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 4258060 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4260035 epoch_slot_no: 4835 block_no: 4257883 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1735 time: 2020-06-06 00:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b57fb056e7f658d8301f7447a92eb3aff9e7ad5cf9e9a2a3e35175b3a752c8eBlock Operator
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