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 4260390 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4262365 epoch_slot_no: 7165 block_no: 4260213 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1106 time: 2020-06-06 13:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28e4cc594cbc7e45d37f754914890e208d9b3f181c3fc6c5bc756bb80f911b51Block Operator
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