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 4259721 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4261696 epoch_slot_no: 6496 block_no: 4259544 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1945 time: 2020-06-06 09:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50b73fd20f89b1505b568798a6ab049a763c7102625af65ae326f0d6d84bf114Block Operator
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