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 4263509 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4265484 epoch_slot_no: 10284 block_no: 4263332 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2710 time: 2020-06-07 06:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x176f4f6b5ced06b96668d4f36dbe6548b833993e6e1eaba3e82202c0092e2f48Block Operator
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