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 4263585 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4265560 epoch_slot_no: 10360 block_no: 4263408 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1674 time: 2020-06-07 07:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc43a0a20a6e0d188854262e98a1f74dbd7e5e0c8eb04d7148007644f30ed9f0Block Operator
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