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 4259284 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4261259 epoch_slot_no: 6059 block_no: 4259107 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3258 time: 2020-06-06 07:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbb468177887b67ca5dc14f984eb2a4935de573cb6fcae1e50364b82ed16c379Block Operator
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