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 4255384 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4257356 epoch_slot_no: 2156 block_no: 4255207 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2460 time: 2020-06-05 09:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aab57a6816edb34209efaa37385d96429b9b604ea5b104a8fab7de62f5f089bBlock Operator
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