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 4255447 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4257419 epoch_slot_no: 2219 block_no: 4255270 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3397 time: 2020-06-05 10:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9e6379761b19acabcd4008520b9e6f2c48b999050150a00ea49d515db02f4c7Block Operator
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