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 4260150 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4262125 epoch_slot_no: 6925 block_no: 4259973 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3852 time: 2020-06-06 12:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6540a55689074eafc836a83a1739bb8fcf49d02d58c4e406886da4726c50bda9Block Operator
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