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 4255128 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4257100 epoch_slot_no: 1900 block_no: 4254951 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3994 time: 2020-06-05 08:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6d7e953a718f476eb90df91124346c79322432c535e5cd0bb81252168ee35dbBlock Operator
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