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 4262569 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4264544 epoch_slot_no: 9344 block_no: 4262392 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5548 time: 2020-06-07 01:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1be699e4d2dc17361994e82edaffd66278e7f25a43b58f51253b9d6a250671f0Block Operator
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