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 4264549 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4266524 epoch_slot_no: 11324 block_no: 4264372 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2020-06-07 12:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a355f2213680da250c18d541fd10c7eede777febdb21dde94bf5b6017040a7bBlock Operator
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