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 4259719 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4261694 epoch_slot_no: 6494 block_no: 4259542 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2020-06-06 09:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a389d300f89b64d9e7565882e9f575cdc161fe70be5c6e518c1b4af7d08d1f3Block Operator
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