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 4264648 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4266623 epoch_slot_no: 11423 block_no: 4264471 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2020-06-07 13:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35d77cf2eceaa5d498a079bf3ade6a7269d1686d3d624e6ac0f054f2f6d5ab74Block Operator
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