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 4264984 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4266959 epoch_slot_no: 11759 block_no: 4264807 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1349 time: 2020-06-07 15:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50ae66f98e19ff715e2560729a32264f0a570ae58617ca50ff1f43139bdf6c3bBlock Operator
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