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 4263530 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4265505 epoch_slot_no: 10305 block_no: 4263353 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1723 time: 2020-06-07 06:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a2fbb3aa2b566bd3b988ac445bb1321424b3daddffdc28c42b0ddacf42dce98Block Operator
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