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 4255759 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4257731 epoch_slot_no: 2531 block_no: 4255582 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2354 time: 2020-06-05 11:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35baa61a3a4e44e275d5034c6586b8e8d65e1d77e4d8cec7a923bb89ba5dbcabBlock Operator
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