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 4260391 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4262366 epoch_slot_no: 7166 block_no: 4260214 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2961 time: 2020-06-06 13:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2e9a3383a87e61772840b49f4f9d97dca1d65adebbc013030a553342b181d55Block Operator
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