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 4255795 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4257767 epoch_slot_no: 2567 block_no: 4255618 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2566 time: 2020-06-05 12:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaf69e863125a6022bd6fa3248b9cd02aa47cfe255c3ad9186f5a3f2965cdad2Block Operator
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