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 4261702 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4263677 epoch_slot_no: 8477 block_no: 4261525 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7847 time: 2020-06-06 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb80d2a369249a5920ca6361da24d4bfabceb70944ce2fbff32ff999861b5ef63Block Operator
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