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 4258522 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260497 epoch_slot_no: 5297 block_no: 4258345 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1761 time: 2020-06-06 03:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf56e85e375c1aa4f87fb9eae681fd253dd75d7de1a3ac670264f6dc0859e607bBlock Operator
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