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 4256123 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4258095 epoch_slot_no: 2895 block_no: 4255946 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4963 time: 2020-06-05 13:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73ebf799cc0996223e774b5c27e498f57cebd5f19c997b4600c9634633fb79c8Block Operator
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