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 4260392 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4262367 epoch_slot_no: 7167 block_no: 4260215 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2020-06-06 13:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bc0a5db0da855766ffa6474e15d73b6405bf8515f46700970159a2e0a6fcc40Block Operator
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