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 4261514 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4263489 epoch_slot_no: 8289 block_no: 4261337 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2020-06-06 19:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb412d25f506c611eaf9a1c804d6a2048bf3eafe1afa8755ea6453f92e11322bBlock Operator
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