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 4262757 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4264732 epoch_slot_no: 9532 block_no: 4262580 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1911 time: 2020-06-07 02:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1a8779b0e43e0b6240d7b2bd7b48aca9e84b54b146633787ae7995b4a74d2bfBlock Operator
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