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 4255630 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4257602 epoch_slot_no: 2402 block_no: 4255453 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1319 time: 2020-06-05 11:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x476175b7d2f2b1fa8f49eec6f3660b775e50b1b0a2dfce4f1ab27be8b3aaa61cBlock Operator
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