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 4259002 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4260977 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 4258825 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10930 time: 2020-06-06 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa236c831eb928a183fb4c2b44b3c860dba633877ec41388750252745f2f4a669Block Operator
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