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 4255209 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4257181 epoch_slot_no: 1981 block_no: 4255032 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3413 time: 2020-06-05 08:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe182e2cb0fb8829526e425c69ea181d60827944db1db65366e6e3e97c9b2735Block Operator
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