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 4256478 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4258450 epoch_slot_no: 3250 block_no: 4256301 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 921 time: 2020-06-05 15:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b7a9aed35ce4db7def66e1b4b01dc2062a9525e39858b50bf6400f753adc4f9Block Operator
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