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 4256580 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4258552 epoch_slot_no: 3352 block_no: 4256403 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1640 time: 2020-06-05 16:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f32ee359ea9ef5ae332f61e4a753ee48845113e8ce9a1696da985a1d510a201Block Operator
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