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 4264228 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4266203 epoch_slot_no: 11003 block_no: 4264051 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2173 time: 2020-06-07 10:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0564505a0e1d2d339450df7c4a302d9be72fe1dbb7b8b59fa03471084b4dbdbBlock Operator
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