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 4263303 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4265278 epoch_slot_no: 10078 block_no: 4263126 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1630 time: 2020-06-07 05:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f719134a3376371319ea9ae107969eaca5d845a6232c0dcd0693e87a565cc83Block Operator
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