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 4255037 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4257009 epoch_slot_no: 1809 block_no: 4254860 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3416 time: 2020-06-05 07:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4df7a883ce0a590d1b03ed7ca65c4eeaad7a59b8ffdd769122e71301a00a3a94Block Operator
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