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 4256752 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4258724 epoch_slot_no: 3524 block_no: 4256575 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3231 time: 2020-06-05 17:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49f175c6453e3489a25f7af01a77f3be428fcc409a0a6c74f0d7c0315a7a3a1bBlock Operator
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