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 4255707 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4257679 epoch_slot_no: 2479 block_no: 4255530 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2707 time: 2020-06-05 11:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x058eb8900e73c114a32b259dace1635a6d49e42138b42d2afde03357ddbf76fdBlock Operator
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