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 4264823 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4266798 epoch_slot_no: 11598 block_no: 4264646 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2124 time: 2020-06-07 14:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa94ab801aab3932189d7b9deafc6cfa8c54a5f52946dced1aa16c9c4f49ba095Block Operator
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