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 4263616 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4265591 epoch_slot_no: 10391 block_no: 4263439 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-06-07 07:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60e3f9b34de905a5f4eab24a2fe4f638b890b0ac5662fbed039af1f0349e3185Block Operator
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