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 4259741 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4261716 epoch_slot_no: 6516 block_no: 4259564 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-06-06 09:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa39e073df39280a1f9b9b9c7c80631b2f94b6f39f7a9d1e7d4f91559bb2dba1Block Operator
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