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 4261435 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4263410 epoch_slot_no: 8210 block_no: 4261258 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2522 time: 2020-06-06 19:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f1208abd23e939540fc61e281a72f61c4f31943fe49f2fc6cc0af6ef6b59eaaBlock Operator
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