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 4256215 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4258187 epoch_slot_no: 2987 block_no: 4256038 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2020-06-05 14:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e4dad977cc7405566efa3fcae62b9f2818bb4ebfffffc043e14ae0f48825bf2Block Operator
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