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 4255176 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4257148 epoch_slot_no: 1948 block_no: 4254999 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3224 time: 2020-06-05 08:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34fae8d42c27f15744519d257e88114ad4d12a1110e08f72f2e939cab0ea3272Block Operator
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