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 4265152 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4267127 epoch_slot_no: 11927 block_no: 4264975 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4802 time: 2020-06-07 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd4e6398b4c0457b15dd1b2d3fedca5888d2b350446996e9f9cf6cb7d375b4f9Block Operator
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