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 4256247 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4258219 epoch_slot_no: 3019 block_no: 4256070 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1296 time: 2020-06-05 14:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29d3b74690a9f8b074aab95cbe07b54230ad30d76f293e4a136f85e8077038ccBlock Operator
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