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 4265031 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4267006 epoch_slot_no: 11806 block_no: 4264854 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4277 time: 2020-06-07 15:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e6d372957d0573c4dc470a04fc96219acd284f31320014f7d946b172ebc621cBlock Operator
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