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 4256958 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4258933 epoch_slot_no: 3733 block_no: 4256781 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3475 time: 2020-06-05 18:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e61b6e4cd3d86390f60f1b10bdf3ef31ee57b4091197495ad29d79bf54266e6Block Operator
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