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 4262573 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4264548 epoch_slot_no: 9348 block_no: 4262396 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2142 time: 2020-06-07 01:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ad6338be1ace17c137f70bdc62cce4f840c92e31014d3c371ed41975956ae52Block Operator
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