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 4265272 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4267247 epoch_slot_no: 12047 block_no: 4265095 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5307 time: 2020-06-07 16:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb68d64a64b1cf81c058d74a102317cbddd7ef9248b7caad59cf2bb0a2216fe01Block Operator
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