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 4262792 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4264767 epoch_slot_no: 9567 block_no: 4262615 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3447 time: 2020-06-07 02:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa12697a87940f5edb070a515a291433d111ac882a0c388227473d6f243538f94Block Operator
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