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 4255421 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4257393 epoch_slot_no: 2193 block_no: 4255244 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3834 time: 2020-06-05 09:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x674c7cf97055b17d0dfb70b25db5d65f9e26e76b4fca433717c7ccea8c207390Block Operator
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