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 4265332 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4267307 epoch_slot_no: 12107 block_no: 4265155 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2220 time: 2020-06-07 17:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16b11e6a5ee3a801d0753c2f520623913fdae9485544fbfec948def5dc2d6ba6Block Operator
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