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 4261901 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4263876 epoch_slot_no: 8676 block_no: 4261724 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4291 time: 2020-06-06 21:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d8464d4c48deb9c1ba7c1eaa84ee9129b6123913f7888e060f00cd8f8c83290Block Operator
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