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 4258969 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4260944 epoch_slot_no: 5744 block_no: 4258792 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1727 time: 2020-06-06 05:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x859b789ff79e3f26fa9b1c5a1c016cd07c595eb02284894a99079baacfd7db93Block Operator
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