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 4258421 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260396 epoch_slot_no: 5196 block_no: 4258244 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-06-06 02:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bb0062e74857497d3b8c7a10bbea403682489800ab527b4e036f016ace2acc7Block Operator
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