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 4256130 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4258102 epoch_slot_no: 2902 block_no: 4255953 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1770 time: 2020-06-05 13:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x282c1ee3298f547e66a5b312df0b1e9f7a4e347b6e437ed44d009f6da8920ed0Block Operator
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