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 4264082 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4266057 epoch_slot_no: 10857 block_no: 4263905 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1535 time: 2020-06-07 10:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c62a6d768eafdec1d32c7195eb98f0e05dc39b1800d193f7e0d183fb862505eBlock Operator
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