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 4258492 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4260467 epoch_slot_no: 5267 block_no: 4258315 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2618 time: 2020-06-06 03:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02313de2b819ad88c334b70f13bfa2f0082017ee3e97a3173d6fa16b7e1952b9Block Operator
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