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 4255620 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4257592 epoch_slot_no: 2392 block_no: 4255443 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2674 time: 2020-06-05 11:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x682ac51d3a6d005fb938c585bfc2abc11973233fe478d750f51f6fa3c91224edBlock Operator
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