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 4264254 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4266229 epoch_slot_no: 11029 block_no: 4264077 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1864 time: 2020-06-07 11:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96b2a2096da83c2266436f2e3d972dc0684aed24966add9d4297441325ae198eBlock Operator
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