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 4261984 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4263959 epoch_slot_no: 8759 block_no: 4261807 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1808 time: 2020-06-06 22:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x405043e1509c494ec3c1aa8708107b52885de4a15eeeddf554a1f20a98da9995Block Operator
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