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 4258241 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260216 epoch_slot_no: 5016 block_no: 4258064 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1204 time: 2020-06-06 01:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a221ed7d333d2e087d29a1f244756c0da5f9f427e95dbabea472722e1e48763Block Operator
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