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 4258588 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260563 epoch_slot_no: 5363 block_no: 4258411 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1110 time: 2020-06-06 03:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3000222a12453ad58870d1b78128e4172765a8a0b4618e5f47c555a352132006Block Operator
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