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 4264711 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4266686 epoch_slot_no: 11486 block_no: 4264534 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2859 time: 2020-06-07 13:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e06e1c007a8668346ef6b59a98625d9917fbd712f9ee8c9e382d976f054506bBlock Operator
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