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 4264904 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4266879 epoch_slot_no: 11679 block_no: 4264727 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 925 time: 2020-06-07 14:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x622ec29161cb8aa0e3e7e66a66150a58785c16cfead63039dfa615e4bd9fa6d2Block Operator
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