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 4264967 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4266942 epoch_slot_no: 11742 block_no: 4264790 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3351 time: 2020-06-07 14:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd95485f2337ac01394f405cdcb4d998b7f5db155274dbb451865b3924f33db8eBlock Operator
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