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 4256590 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4258562 epoch_slot_no: 3362 block_no: 4256413 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 925 time: 2020-06-05 16:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9682306f79f2edd1c0a342030927d4347af6a18927969223478a092cab8e5986Block Operator
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