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 4258346 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4260321 epoch_slot_no: 5121 block_no: 4258169 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1561 time: 2020-06-06 02:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7733cf51b0e9909512cd81acb8925a9a52e4eb252697c1af1a6a12df65ac7084Block Operator
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