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 4258586 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4260561 epoch_slot_no: 5361 block_no: 4258409 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2155 time: 2020-06-06 03:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cf0d7c39e1501810e4ee7a659a269c0a8eba85672f47d3aaf44a5de1277a0caBlock Operator
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