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 4256050 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4258022 epoch_slot_no: 2822 block_no: 4255873 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4383 time: 2020-06-05 13:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0d5b5ebef7b66511c258d98ac36e73dd3a1811c34083e500bf656e8dcfe8d3cBlock Operator
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