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 4255033 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4257005 epoch_slot_no: 1805 block_no: 4254856 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2978 time: 2020-06-05 07:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b96d31d8aae9cb2629fde152dda0e9344c83a0ddfda037fc3327eaa82539ebbBlock Operator
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