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 4256688 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4258660 epoch_slot_no: 3460 block_no: 4256511 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5851 time: 2020-06-05 16:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12d3ce2a508acfe8a6039158ff38221cf813e6221dc2adba545b4691254aeb86Block Operator
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