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 4258736 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260711 epoch_slot_no: 5511 block_no: 4258559 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-06-06 04:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4adc5148f1596236858cc40d7c4fc1de2716c422d375f2e7b324a22743abc0a3Block Operator
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