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 4258462 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4260437 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 4258285 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5919 time: 2020-06-06 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1fbc84a3cfc677a8922d332b71a60cd5c40c0020c131e78460c02c64eddb929Block Operator
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