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 4255490 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4257462 epoch_slot_no: 2262 block_no: 4255313 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2748 time: 2020-06-05 10:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e702279ba5236507a4c565a44dc4078c6fc9b7f231a88f96f3b91b3472913c3Block Operator
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