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 4255567 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4257539 epoch_slot_no: 2339 block_no: 4255390 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2046 time: 2020-06-05 10:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccc27e8ba679568935ec94f1c1cd8869b73132fa6ecbc0b797bd388f0be5fcefBlock Operator
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