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 4263087 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4265062 epoch_slot_no: 9862 block_no: 4262910 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3218 time: 2020-06-07 04:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c690ac5bf5beabac72f78f56a00b4101332d02e977ae6745b16feca63bf2d12Block Operator
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