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 4263971 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4265946 epoch_slot_no: 10746 block_no: 4263794 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5770 time: 2020-06-07 09:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda83e34731688ac0f2db94d97c3141de0a395bdeb364caafc4e90e1d7b5fb748Block Operator
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