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 4255650 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4257622 epoch_slot_no: 2422 block_no: 4255473 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-06-05 11:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd50f990e5da8a509bc183f21908479467b6eac745e80f593becd24bd10a4d06cBlock Operator
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