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 4261321 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4263296 epoch_slot_no: 8096 block_no: 4261144 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 985 time: 2020-06-06 18:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x951a8be94c20d79640da55c97da8e6a69150c31f3a77aa75bef3296d805d1376Block Operator
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