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 4260262 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4262237 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 4260085 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9908 time: 2020-06-06 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x738cdf8501b1ddb3a4f1e11546a2de4d2e37d1756a477fe53123824c62ab946fBlock Operator
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