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 4256389 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4258361 epoch_slot_no: 3161 block_no: 4256212 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-05 15:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3972f886249044dc1ee01ac57c338964fd38ae837d190ef03efa6a746b3da10Block Operator
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