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 4262737 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4264712 epoch_slot_no: 9512 block_no: 4262560 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1750 time: 2020-06-07 02:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86973a0428c57e4f8fc207b6a2462a3e980b0f6bca51a5dc44c9bd1577201156Block Operator
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