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 4262062 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4264037 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 4261885 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7244 time: 2020-06-06 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3f00f6cc963aebc4b2b91a216cd4a17d09e34d8a7b2e1dbd7f8698bdcb7af1eBlock Operator
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