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 4256942 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4258917 epoch_slot_no: 3717 block_no: 4256765 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1981 time: 2020-06-05 18:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ccabfcd59baad1c8acca2647c92f65aa62ea7fe9a05a4062c737829bda35e47Block Operator
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