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 4262110 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4264085 epoch_slot_no: 8885 block_no: 4261933 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2381 time: 2020-06-06 23:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2027f51ae4936fb3d5a6fa09c243c892ce05fa9233a36925300de8ea9ce5117Block Operator
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