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 4259242 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4261217 epoch_slot_no: 6017 block_no: 4259065 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-06-06 07:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaea24d5dbdcdd47ea06eeb94ba0dd1a8f63de9c86ae5a3419b4720cb1868e1b6Block Operator
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