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 4258207 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4260182 epoch_slot_no: 4982 block_no: 4258030 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2530 time: 2020-06-06 01:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75b5a17eae4567b4e1e18ca8d3d2f46b3aef8fbf352f3d3c1966bc409731d154Block Operator
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