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 4256440 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4258412 epoch_slot_no: 3212 block_no: 4256263 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3318 time: 2020-06-05 15:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd65cc166a0d7f49476a86d974143ad9beb292aa80a92ee3731bea79396e796eBlock Operator
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