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 4263272 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4265247 epoch_slot_no: 10047 block_no: 4263095 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2465 time: 2020-06-07 05:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0ac655320d219aa1f95fea2947f032d6bfe72d582b168e8ec0fbe2f0197cb1aBlock Operator
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