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 4265129 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4267104 epoch_slot_no: 11904 block_no: 4264952 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2080 time: 2020-06-07 15:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe4d1f10b905179d4978acfbe284cc4bc121757691ba34b618c4450f3de8f541Block Operator
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