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 4259067 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4261042 epoch_slot_no: 5842 block_no: 4258890 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2387 time: 2020-06-06 06:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cfdcfc719b7d4881a6f3f4657a9802189b19204968d7eb48e339c4945a50553Block Operator
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