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 4258088 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260063 epoch_slot_no: 4863 block_no: 4257911 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1719 time: 2020-06-06 00:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee08066198c915d5e0c3e0e72d1e5d9463181b2517a9bd2b4277701122e8ba35Block Operator
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