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 4262800 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4264775 epoch_slot_no: 9575 block_no: 4262623 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6802 time: 2020-06-07 02:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9af677e11cdd1792fc18b02f79eba0a025abc62273a4821b917c74bc1982cb2Block Operator
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