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 4255482 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4257454 epoch_slot_no: 2254 block_no: 4255305 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2715 time: 2020-06-05 10:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbe9dc30ab54653759711c0afdcfb3dc08c20eb849350ef6143c017f39ff0c22Block Operator
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