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 4258910 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260885 epoch_slot_no: 5685 block_no: 4258733 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1335 time: 2020-06-06 05:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ee29479d46ea71524b062bdbf5e44a7fffc5326913accc049ef86b4ce2e5c12Block Operator
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