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 4261164 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4263139 epoch_slot_no: 7939 block_no: 4260987 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1706 time: 2020-06-06 17:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fc6b4e5aa4bb4d2a97030fa1bd4522586dc11d498ad39e4f8e6a45eddbd7c64Block Operator
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