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 4262867 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4264842 epoch_slot_no: 9642 block_no: 4262690 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5101 time: 2020-06-07 03:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb85bdb5bc24382675a29799cdaecf177275843def4f081e9a822b25a84eb2875Block Operator
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