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 4264891 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4266866 epoch_slot_no: 11666 block_no: 4264714 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2020-06-07 14:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38ebca92f233fe42b538791ab5b6bbcfe9a720cd42537910f2abc91d506d2deeBlock Operator
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