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 4264222 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4266197 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 4264045 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6990 time: 2020-06-07 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b6fcdbf7b79f3b167f1c6955fdc1475d7aa09e8e8b2bce1d468387d7cc878acBlock Operator
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