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 4259802 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4261777 epoch_slot_no: 6577 block_no: 4259625 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1328 time: 2020-06-06 10:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7130f5b0a26b69c776a4fd6b7d46fb37848c87c644238a07606940c86d43cb2Block Operator
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