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 4261969 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4263944 epoch_slot_no: 8744 block_no: 4261792 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1741 time: 2020-06-06 22:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2756cc2fa5222d4780a6e2d93dd73ef85e8057951857340cd8d854a26431a55Block Operator
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