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 4256618 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4258590 epoch_slot_no: 3390 block_no: 4256441 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-06-05 16:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bc473a382b30a1999646e0407e2eeb91a8a7ad223d094fe9b944da597fffbfcBlock Operator
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