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 4255462 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4257434 epoch_slot_no: 2234 block_no: 4255285 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1463 time: 2020-06-05 10:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99b02eefa0b877a136b658258b2bc5c86946ae4dab1cc6069d34a91e40beb99bBlock Operator
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