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 4258226 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4260201 epoch_slot_no: 5001 block_no: 4258049 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2218 time: 2020-06-06 01:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2054fa030124f754be59e58c1f157b56d3a69f3626e69093e73c5300550017dbBlock Operator
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