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 4259230 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4261205 epoch_slot_no: 6005 block_no: 4259053 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2095 time: 2020-06-06 07:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5737bea82de0472d754f2e31371d57409b0b8e857703687245225aa34df9c3e4Block Operator
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