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 4260839 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4262814 epoch_slot_no: 7614 block_no: 4260662 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4253 time: 2020-06-06 16:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a6fc9779c96be71cfe75d56d7b140b09b30f9d0dccf525b1f32d4dfa1ae736aBlock Operator
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