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 4261912 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4263887 epoch_slot_no: 8687 block_no: 4261735 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3725 time: 2020-06-06 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x298aabd7f3479767c03df4a527da5cba37d3566b5e7624cc33f04a0e0a446e59Block Operator
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