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 4261869 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4263844 epoch_slot_no: 8644 block_no: 4261692 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-06-06 21:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f7dd76f957335a25203543881c069ba083f62fa5697b86100c718391839d8feBlock Operator
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