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 4259142 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4261117 epoch_slot_no: 5917 block_no: 4258965 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-06-06 06:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b47d1c39cda29c283f202622b8f88341c0f27bc541feb80403a2c5f9f44a67aBlock Operator
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