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 4256219 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4258191 epoch_slot_no: 2991 block_no: 4256042 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-06-05 14:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb373cd5b1dcb52ec2509273f0e27156b01156eaf2bbf488c6a071f201f0d3534Block Operator
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