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 4256027 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4257999 epoch_slot_no: 2799 block_no: 4255850 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5797 time: 2020-06-05 13:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77ab50cd0deb1e28e48919d4439f24e42c727c908f05609daac71f36a026415aBlock Operator
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