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 4256409 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4258381 epoch_slot_no: 3181 block_no: 4256232 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2362 time: 2020-06-05 15:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64befe80d46347b58daa6a3d4bf800c03de7ed2c18da7a6e2b12add2a4a87c49Block Operator
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