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 4264919 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4266894 epoch_slot_no: 11694 block_no: 4264742 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4172 time: 2020-06-07 14:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92994f83f7ac8aafb90be020dd5226d1f4b1ed1f342356951c967b603ccf3242Block Operator
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