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 4260246 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4262221 epoch_slot_no: 7021 block_no: 4260069 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3379 time: 2020-06-06 12:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a70fd074c9fd8824094184ca22b5fad5c0b060967fe8d98ce63f60a2cf7f5f7Block Operator
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