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 4255724 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4257696 epoch_slot_no: 2496 block_no: 4255547 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3745 time: 2020-06-05 11:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3153aed4753a63ea2d8ba61d84d8d1e1e4b2dbb9f4a6c9ebe0f950f0363f77aaBlock Operator
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