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 4258682 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4260657 epoch_slot_no: 5457 block_no: 4258505 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4190 time: 2020-06-06 04:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89f6d0bce77190394c0c42836190e3a55d0322c64cea6bd2684186d8ec7ca4c7Block Operator
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