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 4256091 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4258063 epoch_slot_no: 2863 block_no: 4255914 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5258 time: 2020-06-05 13:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39cf562386d2dd02a4e9605f81a9fb4d1bc11d1f247817c9b927daa58aabeafeBlock Operator
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