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 4259709 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4261684 epoch_slot_no: 6484 block_no: 4259532 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1597 time: 2020-06-06 09:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdba9c07e9eed53601143e2c32431109d7e621ec32e53c7058b548a2c41d6a9edBlock Operator
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