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 4265449 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4267424 epoch_slot_no: 12224 block_no: 4265272 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2081 time: 2020-06-07 17:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x507230588ba482dd6255ed96361321a248ed00cab3bccaf9c58ab0af82c82991Block Operator
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