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 4262607 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4264582 epoch_slot_no: 9382 block_no: 4262430 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2614 time: 2020-06-07 01:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78346b0987341d92cf6ccb3a025e36ab2cfcf4fefe54cd9c97296fbe59f1f4fbBlock Operator
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