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 4258724 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260699 epoch_slot_no: 5499 block_no: 4258547 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2124 time: 2020-06-06 04:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2960dfeccdb675ab695fc03b1333c23f80e49bf2151a98a936e1708c4838ae4Block Operator
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