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 4255673 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4257645 epoch_slot_no: 2445 block_no: 4255496 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3020 time: 2020-06-05 11:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbab46db08a164f040076fa8b457c3697c000881c7dc9f03a6882024fd2baad6cBlock Operator
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