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 4256252 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4258224 epoch_slot_no: 3024 block_no: 4256075 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4348 time: 2020-06-05 14:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e06be1de195e7c77e6053cac24af048f7a055193c31a3f71585bc413be009f3Block Operator
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