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 4258643 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4260618 epoch_slot_no: 5418 block_no: 4258466 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2604 time: 2020-06-06 03:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78f934ad0327bbdbf73f0a0bb485eed7eb6c23838a88ec147858ceb43e60509dBlock Operator
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