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 4264683 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4266658 epoch_slot_no: 11458 block_no: 4264506 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1856 time: 2020-06-07 13:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x384ffdaeae9f10b0125a1bebb418f2ae475f044d6b865a6e223b0018773d8dd5Block Operator
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