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 4260400 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4262375 epoch_slot_no: 7175 block_no: 4260223 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1516 time: 2020-06-06 13:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86b01b83755c577c8de1778766748e9441d5df8c1ccfe7b2a31f487d5097b09cBlock Operator
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