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 4258893 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260868 epoch_slot_no: 5668 block_no: 4258716 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-06-06 05:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x714de358959143cda4235da16d04681d1ef93d2dfb5b583944bedb4f25f7635aBlock Operator
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