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 4262142 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4264117 epoch_slot_no: 8917 block_no: 4261965 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3003 time: 2020-06-06 23:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x974db4c653502b24bbecd43496132abc3dd90decb29fbe9ca499041ec1de02f5Block Operator
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