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 4255682 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4257654 epoch_slot_no: 2454 block_no: 4255505 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3344 time: 2020-06-05 11:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2adb40f1e362cb62dfdafc2f314ea11783862d956c81c818e84275cb0848b4e2Block Operator
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