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 4255941 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4257913 epoch_slot_no: 2713 block_no: 4255764 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1787 time: 2020-06-05 12:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x155ae1d575cb9c6407749f5aa62e90101dc491a096d980a131b098513f4266a4Block Operator
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