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 4261181 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4263156 epoch_slot_no: 7956 block_no: 4261004 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 876 time: 2020-06-06 17:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b39839d4b29114b7f79f8eaa89afac8aade76fc343f55157f104b5994e3bbc3Block Operator
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