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 4255647 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4257619 epoch_slot_no: 2419 block_no: 4255470 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1919 time: 2020-06-05 11:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa6e56661a89c33ebcb3fc57a88ef6c002b5b6c65be1c8cc7e1aa7df1cb53e4fBlock Operator
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