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 4263376 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4265351 epoch_slot_no: 10151 block_no: 4263199 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2717 time: 2020-06-07 06:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c8b03417ba01e1f6e55dd25002281cd3c8c030f32f457afd5bc3516a187aaffBlock Operator
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