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 4258596 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4260571 epoch_slot_no: 5371 block_no: 4258419 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3269 time: 2020-06-06 03:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4254dcc31ba701bbf6cb26391ac83ff0f3df1da2e95161516905f09f36200e8Block Operator
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