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 4258483 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260458 epoch_slot_no: 5258 block_no: 4258306 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2017 time: 2020-06-06 02:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e49d0aaee85d594c03e5818829b55a83cc1896ec4ae6dbf5996d889e58d08b9Block Operator
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