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 4259605 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4261580 epoch_slot_no: 6380 block_no: 4259428 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-06-06 09:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f872ada13121aa3d70abb97b0409312833ad4b697c5eaccf1d0a567830e9981Block Operator
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