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 4259573 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4261548 epoch_slot_no: 6348 block_no: 4259396 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2190 time: 2020-06-06 09:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60df84282094c363f5ccd7cd3f5919463c0dcfe18e4c6e65470d6517bda8d2e0Block Operator
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