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 4258864 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260839 epoch_slot_no: 5639 block_no: 4258687 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2387 time: 2020-06-06 05:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x590c880de62ca1cc549eda173889abc9d3f99ccc84afc537b4a690a24abfe417Block Operator
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