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 4255399 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4257371 epoch_slot_no: 2171 block_no: 4255222 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1676 time: 2020-06-05 09:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a22b2f0aef490f8e06be11304ae17ec5a3059e3b018dabd84b60c9cc145a88eBlock Operator
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