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 4261918 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4263893 epoch_slot_no: 8693 block_no: 4261741 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1674 time: 2020-06-06 22:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5e29fc4cf901919c7864f7d2f21ff676fda369db1c66e8c22f4f3a25f212338Block Operator
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