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 4259767 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4261742 epoch_slot_no: 6542 block_no: 4259590 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7264 time: 2020-06-06 10:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41da6580f18784b8fd22ecabe2b18ffcfd526a5f2acc92f39a072c6da6d7999eBlock Operator
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