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 4263217 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4265192 epoch_slot_no: 9992 block_no: 4263040 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3686 time: 2020-06-07 05:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2db6376398c6d04103e40627d72dc600a3c59f1cedad8da6ebf88df68f3e7f47Block Operator
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