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 4265073 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4267048 epoch_slot_no: 11848 block_no: 4264896 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1481 time: 2020-06-07 15:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71477d69091f092194f493b9d4aefbeda45d39688d00f51b0fc63bccfcdfb970Block Operator
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