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 4258210 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4260185 epoch_slot_no: 4985 block_no: 4258033 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3220 time: 2020-06-06 01:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b40cb837b66b0f828275c9792b62e184b35f1633f43777e73d991a992631ceeBlock Operator
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