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 4264357 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4266332 epoch_slot_no: 11132 block_no: 4264180 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4142 time: 2020-06-07 11:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43b5f6c89021bb0194d2bfefa8ecb8a35a7f3e7c9c6e3e8da6a77706a7b6da5bBlock Operator
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