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 4256417 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4258389 epoch_slot_no: 3189 block_no: 4256240 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2014 time: 2020-06-05 15:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe43821bdbc044813fe9d11f814b718c74aba384d5c7efd28664f22fede0dc641Block Operator
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