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 4264534 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4266509 epoch_slot_no: 11309 block_no: 4264357 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4182 time: 2020-06-07 12:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32c0a1409712ecedc3de2d061bd5cb67e6d7f1b2ec3e75739fa0b264b704e487Block Operator
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