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 4260922 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4262897 epoch_slot_no: 7697 block_no: 4260745 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2548 time: 2020-06-06 16:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19ccdc14fb55dae2ddcc9776026a0810c81b07012695ef38c428d2bee56cf3f5Block Operator
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