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 4259227 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4261202 epoch_slot_no: 6002 block_no: 4259050 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-06-06 07:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4701136c31509fd24fe814d138a45b3fde24d14694fbc801bca159791772d4cBlock Operator
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