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 4262350 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4264325 epoch_slot_no: 9125 block_no: 4262173 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2020-06-07 00:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04e64bb2d54d664cc0550e5847b02b343c9a8ae6c733d02fd1f834f9bd038513Block Operator
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