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 4256481 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4258453 epoch_slot_no: 3253 block_no: 4256304 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1696 time: 2020-06-05 15:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc15d1e6ca4b7e19011ccba47e6f0a7f1c46f3a7871f514468cf1a464769ba887Block Operator
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