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 4262542 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4264517 epoch_slot_no: 9317 block_no: 4262365 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2603 time: 2020-06-07 01:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2ebe66fcb413fb72206cd818d5a5611753b233eeceaf627b059f40fac54a03cBlock Operator
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