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 4260474 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4262449 epoch_slot_no: 7249 block_no: 4260297 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1302 time: 2020-06-06 14:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x791d203324ba14ce400cb28230af18d36d16c6085d024ae359d61763bbea4285Block Operator
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