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 4263136 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4265111 epoch_slot_no: 9911 block_no: 4262959 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2106 time: 2020-06-07 04:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5956544c7566eaf801dffed9e248aec49970ebdcc4cec493bc44864689e4151bBlock Operator
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