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 4263438 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4265413 epoch_slot_no: 10213 block_no: 4263261 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2020-06-07 06:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ebb4cc3950bc5b16eeaf94fc91075cbf1e313f0105b23f7280f47e8fdffe8d9Block Operator
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