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 4259997 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4261972 epoch_slot_no: 6772 block_no: 4259820 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2438 time: 2020-06-06 11:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4202e598169f79c4f515b86040d9a145e1a47ac5a283c99777acfcb78c4e6a1bBlock Operator
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