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 4263649 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4265624 epoch_slot_no: 10424 block_no: 4263472 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2020-06-07 07:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x785ed644548e0bf9d77827ec4e7e07705ba0826443c8cfb1b540e9aebdf7fd18Block Operator
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