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 4256277 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4258249 epoch_slot_no: 3049 block_no: 4256100 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1619 time: 2020-06-05 14:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5620c1ada5612430ab4eeef17f0ef1d620f629f1d2f0b1f3fb61ca4de5da9145Block Operator
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