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 4259471 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4261446 epoch_slot_no: 6246 block_no: 4259294 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1052 time: 2020-06-06 08:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf10d254bfb3f28d035e976c8c62f8f722392a8e9e8f70f141ecee9d3729d7652Block Operator
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