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 4263323 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4265298 epoch_slot_no: 10098 block_no: 4263146 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2568 time: 2020-06-07 05:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x581aa650107c941d63dba77e906735d7d34c4c8ed4b5e5903b31e4a337d4c434Block Operator
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