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 4258740 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260715 epoch_slot_no: 5515 block_no: 4258563 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-06-06 04:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37a1b32c685c3c6a6e42955a9ffe91c166e4a38555a15a1dc3703e9b8d638126Block Operator
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