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 4258155 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4260130 epoch_slot_no: 4930 block_no: 4257978 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1364 time: 2020-06-06 01:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x818042fa1d614d0afb20dfcb7a7bcd00cebc7b195be6006249a42855a12d00ceBlock Operator
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