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 4262663 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4264638 epoch_slot_no: 9438 block_no: 4262486 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2422 time: 2020-06-07 02:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bc1802ab4e4217edd666055e4a35add499dd66a82181de2254d3d3cfa2ddf35Block Operator
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