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 4259043 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4261018 epoch_slot_no: 5818 block_no: 4258866 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2362 time: 2020-06-06 06:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27fb5c19e8b7a30ca667b4a8309e795a303df5a599a1f21398aaec4787d4f26eBlock Operator
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