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 4264674 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4266649 epoch_slot_no: 11449 block_no: 4264497 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3269 time: 2020-06-07 13:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb35f5191906deee61c425cd1ddee3ee44aa646c42a97a48bd632890d97b70d0bBlock Operator
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