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 4256117 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4258089 epoch_slot_no: 2889 block_no: 4255940 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2592 time: 2020-06-05 13:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbabbc001ea33008b44a1e8f929d1c9f43b6e67d1c7554b5613fe50fcde51fe89Block Operator
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