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 4258761 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4260736 epoch_slot_no: 5536 block_no: 4258584 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4321 time: 2020-06-06 04:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48e93714602032378b214340b6fe49ff1914e8b1e4be5426b5023a628eb68d6aBlock Operator
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