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 4258694 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4260669 epoch_slot_no: 5469 block_no: 4258517 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3393 time: 2020-06-06 04:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd2ad528221b6bd49feb8c5ca9a76319d6afe751b4e6f0f6da95cb189d3428ffBlock Operator
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