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 4264540 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4266515 epoch_slot_no: 11315 block_no: 4264363 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1266 time: 2020-06-07 12:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaa85dfef046c085317a7de4d69bc4914916130c96eca476187dcb9a03bd9abcBlock Operator
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