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 4261612 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4263587 epoch_slot_no: 8387 block_no: 4261435 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2538 time: 2020-06-06 20:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d58bdfbb46aadfa8f428023910402969f8697c79f0033fc5a3126c42cd56feeBlock Operator
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