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 4262567 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4264542 epoch_slot_no: 9342 block_no: 4262390 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1893 time: 2020-06-07 01:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x206d6bd74e8e01cdcd12aaad947e0fddac8b7aaa6d23e07acb342b0fc2899357Block Operator
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