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 4256278 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4258250 epoch_slot_no: 3050 block_no: 4256101 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5665 time: 2020-06-05 14:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97f5bb812a80ba6c69822b5f00f2ee2f51ebe17c8e8785f51b4b674118841301Block Operator
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