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 4262447 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4264422 epoch_slot_no: 9222 block_no: 4262270 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2389 time: 2020-06-07 00:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a36ba8c914e288b73ed75b143789f08bece5c6b9c1f79de8bc43436e157b312Block Operator
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