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 4255914 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4257886 epoch_slot_no: 2686 block_no: 4255737 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2013 time: 2020-06-05 12:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefd313bf340055aecbc74daf636acb8058f4e222bac58ef18c43540790aa3dbfBlock Operator
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