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 4264003 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4265978 epoch_slot_no: 10778 block_no: 4263826 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3948 time: 2020-06-07 09:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedf02090bb462cc12483dbcab2769e6f6c084e6f57f22b19c88b50af63d36e98Block Operator
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