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 4256152 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4258124 epoch_slot_no: 2924 block_no: 4255975 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1253 time: 2020-06-05 13:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12fa256c0c5c0531fca548a6b4fba606c25d1a576a947eb35fcd6ab0ab46e4e4Block Operator
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