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 4261749 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4263724 epoch_slot_no: 8524 block_no: 4261572 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-06-06 21:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe18abc4a3c7d705f09702487df7f942454689366e390218aa5011eb67bd42f5aBlock Operator
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