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 4262923 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4264898 epoch_slot_no: 9698 block_no: 4262746 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1159 time: 2020-06-07 03:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0060a085c18f4f69f7e5f8c1e060ddd8bc0e1e2896929ea18a71e779d8bd75e5Block Operator
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