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 4263146 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4265121 epoch_slot_no: 9921 block_no: 4262969 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2020-06-07 04:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c439fce9da2a783760189b0a7ada16382880091c8ee555f5286fa1834b35ea2Block Operator
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