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 4264838 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4266813 epoch_slot_no: 11613 block_no: 4264661 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3304 time: 2020-06-07 14:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04e52559ee905a45c06cca6736f6b3d2f01256990fcd82103470cdc3d01822d7Block Operator
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