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 4256201 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4258173 epoch_slot_no: 2973 block_no: 4256024 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1143 time: 2020-06-05 14:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31b46d51b3f4d5431ce20585a714588915bb3ba179181382ac4fa31bb3937282Block Operator
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