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 4258852 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4260827 epoch_slot_no: 5627 block_no: 4258675 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2438 time: 2020-06-06 05:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92de0ad1f73abf763a2a2ab0395ff89f8635a42305a9acfcee2919953ddf8689Block Operator
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