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 4264498 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4266473 epoch_slot_no: 11273 block_no: 4264321 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2175 time: 2020-06-07 12:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x769946ae595203c73f75f184d034f76f6804404691a74b5ddb73bc1b59c2b915Block Operator
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