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 4263026 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4265001 epoch_slot_no: 9801 block_no: 4262849 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2658 time: 2020-06-07 04:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89a3e4891e2e0a5ade4702aa8f7037f458d42069526b00b68262ba13698343fcBlock Operator
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