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 4260112 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4262087 epoch_slot_no: 6887 block_no: 4259935 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2620 time: 2020-06-06 12:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90141fd22f320b465ee25ae3b20c62f560a83d1c131c4b27be7ca6b16d4a98bdBlock Operator
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