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 4262126 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4264101 epoch_slot_no: 8901 block_no: 4261949 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1847 time: 2020-06-06 23:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9bd9b5f4c586e51c825d93e4740648ed3e3d7b38618256d94ac9b5f126761c0Block Operator
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