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 4260191 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4262166 epoch_slot_no: 6966 block_no: 4260014 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-06-06 12:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fd02377cfcc5c289ca1542b40984999b9516e9b8cd040f53dd5ed3c674b2d12Block Operator
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