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 4262962 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4264937 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 4262785 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 20025 time: 2020-06-07 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f7cd2a191860d79d1a8dd069dfd956335b48ddadba88f03721c0bc8c6b4bbeaBlock Operator
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