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 4256380 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4258352 epoch_slot_no: 3152 block_no: 4256203 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4817 time: 2020-06-05 15:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50e5b5442062b292d2f4d975b696f2798ca04d10e6a4c5a957d71c3ab50a2648Block Operator
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