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 4255593 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4257565 epoch_slot_no: 2365 block_no: 4255416 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1652 time: 2020-06-05 10:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bc866f0cf58060559a1916b1d7e8bf1674b1add6157412fff0491ddaf171885Block Operator
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