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 4258516 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4260491 epoch_slot_no: 5291 block_no: 4258339 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2813 time: 2020-06-06 03:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd177259d9da27a95f095f9ff012470825807ae1a88498cea87c936cf4e3d92b9Block Operator
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