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 4264848 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4266823 epoch_slot_no: 11623 block_no: 4264671 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2020-06-07 14:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3202f06acc682b9f77ddfb74aaf1ad1a37819ae40db30f10c8176ba349f2cadfBlock Operator
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