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 4262656 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4264631 epoch_slot_no: 9431 block_no: 4262479 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2200 time: 2020-06-07 02:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa304639061cf9a824252cca4bbf7b7fb0e2f8697a143a27611ab6af1e09328eaBlock Operator
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