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 4262913 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4264888 epoch_slot_no: 9688 block_no: 4262736 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2664 time: 2020-06-07 03:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedc4ad4328991a04e21d8fb1505908a7f2faea3c80ec3552f54a29cd6c38a153Block Operator
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