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 4264138 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4266113 epoch_slot_no: 10913 block_no: 4263961 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1288 time: 2020-06-07 10:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca5783f81650a0511144015e5dc38f3cce526a5a9cf6436fee6e3d649d10294bBlock Operator
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