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 4259397 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4261372 epoch_slot_no: 6172 block_no: 4259220 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3725 time: 2020-06-06 08:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d3e675d53ceea306f6a7c145702bb38d09e3b97169be8dd9b5d1be566fe1138Block Operator
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