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 4255525 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4257497 epoch_slot_no: 2297 block_no: 4255348 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4719 time: 2020-06-05 10:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1910b9c546f1ea0cf48f4b5b1aeeac1342e2aaa3a2a8c89499d735484d24ae0Block Operator
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