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 4264597 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4266572 epoch_slot_no: 11372 block_no: 4264420 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1379 time: 2020-06-07 12:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99f2da7eb550baf8974b2200a6a769279cf9de7c8c2206224c8f52ef9c200167Block Operator
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