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 4264356 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4266331 epoch_slot_no: 11131 block_no: 4264179 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2080 time: 2020-06-07 11:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ad6425e6b001e4dcd3dd82ca44b7e2dfd294bbbc0e920ea1185f04f9ec8e146Block Operator
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