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 4256736 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4258708 epoch_slot_no: 3508 block_no: 4256559 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4829 time: 2020-06-05 17:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e22002e57535f08b39893c9bbf3ef6fea8d44c8787a16d071410eb3d70b9c12Block Operator
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