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 4258642 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4260617 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 4258465 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5697 time: 2020-06-06 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1da65f48c80a472c7a5927e219b5524f973b3a184122ff3ebb81597ac13bde6Block Operator
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