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 4256978 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4258953 epoch_slot_no: 3753 block_no: 4256801 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 943 time: 2020-06-05 18:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf247b498e92e347ca30e4398b0e9411f02625df6e787c046e12bdacb04ca63eBlock Operator
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