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 4260230 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4262205 epoch_slot_no: 7005 block_no: 4260053 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6640 time: 2020-06-06 12:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74cbd1d6d9bde14791931b8b18beec90c67775c74fa8e23d78d7526d54e6c569Block Operator
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