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 4264113 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4266088 epoch_slot_no: 10888 block_no: 4263936 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2020-06-07 10:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa58fbca4767d5f52b20570d96918a489e9efce81cff7fa6ccce2e4095f23ac8Block Operator
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