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 4256791 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4258763 epoch_slot_no: 3563 block_no: 4256614 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5702 time: 2020-06-05 17:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd72ef717fd7ba6cae8904a9ed831641b46813c79298a48c341bd9dc6282c0b77Block Operator
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