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 4262612 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4264587 epoch_slot_no: 9387 block_no: 4262435 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2713 time: 2020-06-07 01:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc1f9a82c685b38abfe259fa0911c7f920cbb3444eecccdf396bb8c1604ae2f0Block Operator
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