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 4264341 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4266316 epoch_slot_no: 11116 block_no: 4264164 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3165 time: 2020-06-07 11:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5681db9db91f8d560f8fb0bf4e5f32b365926b204850daa3830b70faa9019b20Block Operator
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