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 4256307 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4258279 epoch_slot_no: 3079 block_no: 4256130 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1349 time: 2020-06-05 14:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x292eef0a0239259023ae2b2e0bef3f9d7d66f94da1d1644b629793d31cbf8b0dBlock Operator
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