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 4265095 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4267070 epoch_slot_no: 11870 block_no: 4264918 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2454 time: 2020-06-07 15:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa054205d3944f8986a328c579501479a4f71c4e2e026a5a3363696c32eee1366Block Operator
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