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 4263408 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4265383 epoch_slot_no: 10183 block_no: 4263231 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1982 time: 2020-06-07 06:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacf8eb259f4a70afa92f2439cf0aca1bd0f3880d222529da543f29e4b1db32c6Block Operator
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