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 4259280 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4261255 epoch_slot_no: 6055 block_no: 4259103 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2387 time: 2020-06-06 07:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b2c88049a003a49302faa6e91374462ab757f90e18f1e151bc833a80a893bd5Block Operator
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