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 4256710 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4258682 epoch_slot_no: 3482 block_no: 4256533 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-06-05 17:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4ee6ce133685a7908a00a222b13158d99296379b9f6f85e3ab3c0446b58d6b1Block Operator
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