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 4265219 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4267194 epoch_slot_no: 11994 block_no: 4265042 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1504 time: 2020-06-07 16:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81386ea073ca7b157b754e5e45a369466ca44250345036b85f8e965da31c5d43Block Operator
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