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 4262766 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4264741 epoch_slot_no: 9541 block_no: 4262589 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4629 time: 2020-06-07 02:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5d72fb4336b1695b3a92ebc77802a4880c10cad25eaf0d0f34595e9b5669ec1Block Operator
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