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 4260458 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4262433 epoch_slot_no: 7233 block_no: 4260281 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 978 time: 2020-06-06 13:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf545af2819148bdb94917b49e01e98a702adfb83d7b5b060a003b02159743b44Block Operator
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