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 4258899 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260874 epoch_slot_no: 5674 block_no: 4258722 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2017 time: 2020-06-06 05:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcceaef198aa737e9f499adf20ced03855b59edc019ce8f5034ea57b8ac75fe91Block Operator
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