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 4264518 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4266493 epoch_slot_no: 11293 block_no: 4264341 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4012 time: 2020-06-07 12:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39db927bf2e95bf21328b11df1433d6b7098b84527a5ba2facf1f7dccadf58adBlock Operator
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