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 4258829 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4260804 epoch_slot_no: 5604 block_no: 4258652 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2949 time: 2020-06-06 04:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeee7c9c54e315578de47592eda131d0dfc665c95d9c8d10d9948c91817301c49Block Operator
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