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 4263074 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4265049 epoch_slot_no: 9849 block_no: 4262897 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5298 time: 2020-06-07 04:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02fc88faf1d0c84328242dbe5bfb77bb122c355d1c65d269bfac2c74b82c6107Block Operator
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