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 4255246 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4257218 epoch_slot_no: 2018 block_no: 4255069 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2744 time: 2020-06-05 08:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7287d2efc5d2366323d8582ef055a1dd063bc8f58f988d4e6052b98827fe3e02Block Operator
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