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 4258332 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260307 epoch_slot_no: 5107 block_no: 4258155 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-06-06 02:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb97384785a74e31928c0d4365458b17722ce7990079923cda658c5c60492d9c2Block Operator
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