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 4262535 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4264510 epoch_slot_no: 9310 block_no: 4262358 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3549 time: 2020-06-07 01:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6f858e5ee1e4a4d1f943d4ce0c4094c2b056d7bc217466dcb83f9aebe1100ccBlock Operator
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