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 4255986 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4257958 epoch_slot_no: 2758 block_no: 4255809 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3724 time: 2020-06-05 13:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09607f7a75660f467c484a1a31705f5ed2935d6f1b46221d2bc3c3ed02fdafcfBlock Operator
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