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 4256599 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4258571 epoch_slot_no: 3371 block_no: 4256422 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1102 time: 2020-06-05 16:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0748a71cb2edb1d1a93586b07de6e455613587ad47adb18c470a6ac2be858941Block Operator
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