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 4260504 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4262479 epoch_slot_no: 7279 block_no: 4260327 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1803 time: 2020-06-06 14:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09eb1726d5b6b94debcb4e84ad6ea474900a7a947b6e2b4d77bb6837d6c7d629Block Operator
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