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 4258935 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4260910 epoch_slot_no: 5710 block_no: 4258758 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1505 time: 2020-06-06 05:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8883bc66dcedddf03dc1eecf57b975675894c45428fefb27c7442a15e57a9b9cBlock Operator
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