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 4256013 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4257985 epoch_slot_no: 2785 block_no: 4255836 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2682 time: 2020-06-05 13:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f7243c4aaa64f28a017fe7264b280406fe56439a10a4795aa9216c31bd88a41Block Operator
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