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 4258557 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4260532 epoch_slot_no: 5332 block_no: 4258380 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3188 time: 2020-06-06 03:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5601669bc6e4a69ccb62ae2921cd6cd41e7978e020f3fed7e50633f4fb632fc1Block Operator
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