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 4263730 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4265705 epoch_slot_no: 10505 block_no: 4263553 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3789 time: 2020-06-07 08:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x309c8534dbee53f719c05ddb038772106a3fe213e1b385f7cd55fd7b571a1a02Block Operator
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