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 4261567 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4263542 epoch_slot_no: 8342 block_no: 4261390 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-06-06 20:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23c7df1d256b246594c8b8bd80bd3deb0e7fa4332c87b2142cd8eb4e78f9e279Block Operator
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