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 4256049 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4258021 epoch_slot_no: 2821 block_no: 4255872 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6117 time: 2020-06-05 13:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x546b8dd70557c5f2443440d674da2bed83627d78bed9dac2db1fc891d470cd81Block Operator
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