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 4261213 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4263188 epoch_slot_no: 7988 block_no: 4261036 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-06-06 18:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26dd07bb97e053d668f4566b259876413c1f8d9351bdaa43021f4b8aa9e6faffBlock Operator
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