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 4256267 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4258239 epoch_slot_no: 3039 block_no: 4256090 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1223 time: 2020-06-05 14:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf19dcb96b5604dd261560caa2afcb65d2894e5cc18c031e95a29b1f96e365e0cBlock Operator
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