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 4258451 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4260426 epoch_slot_no: 5226 block_no: 4258274 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3241 time: 2020-06-06 02:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee0d602b90d8a3a45d538242b92c865d7cb5abe8b7ea22c925d5ef5fb3f43e72Block Operator
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