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 4256735 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4258707 epoch_slot_no: 3507 block_no: 4256558 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2277 time: 2020-06-05 17:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cfb75602b552792a33fa19da2d1ce24e6eee9994b311fb2a7e2f298888f1348Block Operator
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