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 4259260 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4261235 epoch_slot_no: 6035 block_no: 4259083 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-06 07:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde992656d00f33e17217aa8a36a738c8111b2a7aff5a4b3eac11df679f42e9b2Block Operator
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