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 4261006 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4262981 epoch_slot_no: 7781 block_no: 4260829 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1672 time: 2020-06-06 16:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37370ef8d26d8d93ca60c7fc8da8b1fd71f884279dd3a3c53849d914355d66edBlock Operator
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