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 4263760 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4265735 epoch_slot_no: 10535 block_no: 4263583 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2020-06-07 08:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7636edea357d5765ddb0e5c6cfb6cbbd7e92194ca3e794aae9b97de19d16293dBlock Operator
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