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 4259878 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4261853 epoch_slot_no: 6653 block_no: 4259701 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5301 time: 2020-06-06 10:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3e6f79193e0bc06bb099be3c866c12d63ba774e478059058961a8ab69a1c5efBlock Operator
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