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 4255660 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4257632 epoch_slot_no: 2432 block_no: 4255483 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-06-05 11:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa40788cf407aa083909c38812d5db28239e5afdd88f0c1c9db7ad6d7be7d8bdaBlock Operator
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