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 4258387 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4260362 epoch_slot_no: 5162 block_no: 4258210 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2020-06-06 02:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcdad3c7b6cbd9b4b1e088b5b6834f2ef21c7a5cc039249bee38f6af7497c090Block Operator
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