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 4265127 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4267102 epoch_slot_no: 11902 block_no: 4264950 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1983 time: 2020-06-07 15:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c9e62338bb304d17070558e4d6d42d61890a76daa13904cc3d8d8d86048a3c3Block Operator
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