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 4258179 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260154 epoch_slot_no: 4954 block_no: 4258002 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-06-06 01:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d454039ab40d3404d2ef18c41b38f2c2a38da4022ec4a2f62c6f8a89b8968efBlock Operator
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