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 4255771 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4257743 epoch_slot_no: 2543 block_no: 4255594 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2066 time: 2020-06-05 11:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbff6c41ccd76dea27139725a4b00ec38ef4c951ee897ae514f0fadb0131eb2aBlock Operator
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