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 4264903 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4266878 epoch_slot_no: 11678 block_no: 4264726 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3911 time: 2020-06-07 14:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fd4443c8a0ccf9251c02c4a815d87d1b9b8874e026c439a383af3d14bcc3d27Block Operator
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