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 4260479 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4262454 epoch_slot_no: 7254 block_no: 4260302 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2191 time: 2020-06-06 14:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02291b25858bc75c5cbcb9718abbb10e98e1d7d2f48c8ce2a6c54acef9324bfbBlock Operator
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