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 4256364 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4258336 epoch_slot_no: 3136 block_no: 4256187 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4278 time: 2020-06-05 15:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b09e6993f2b5e9a746b301a0d00c8ff2195455ec7cdb99059a4a72a831badb7Block Operator
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