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 4260085 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4262060 epoch_slot_no: 6860 block_no: 4259908 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2559 time: 2020-06-06 11:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0578f3ac358b5e4e53d9adefa80e092f6b70665581be66baa6da16a96302ed86Block Operator
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