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 4256456 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4258428 epoch_slot_no: 3228 block_no: 4256279 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-06-05 15:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3da3488f2c54022552b6e547ea0385a55c248e21b80ae21809bc6341484ebe74Block Operator
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