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 4258474 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260449 epoch_slot_no: 5249 block_no: 4258297 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2020-06-06 02:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee081826e1a8bcff5d81d7d83f438ebe7d3b607d8e153b5d25362366e4122c65Block Operator
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