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 4261371 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4263346 epoch_slot_no: 8146 block_no: 4261194 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3705 time: 2020-06-06 19:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb095d8c945424f5998d8d5458c5b2a2f42bfd6168e01fba28d961a73128cb02cBlock Operator
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