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 4259749 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4261724 epoch_slot_no: 6524 block_no: 4259572 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3306 time: 2020-06-06 09:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac1e0d9b9947f8d8439f852ded166be8b45c39cb74e495bef219e611744a38e5Block Operator
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