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 4262559 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4264534 epoch_slot_no: 9334 block_no: 4262382 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2598 time: 2020-06-07 01:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf6799cc18cf91806cc2ee5bf479e0024be454d294fc5ef589736edb1178e03bBlock Operator
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