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 4259701 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4261676 epoch_slot_no: 6476 block_no: 4259524 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2235 time: 2020-06-06 09:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb922ebfe3e720fbf1947b8c8725f9bc408dc672854958338d4051e503edd20eBlock Operator
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