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 4265463 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4267438 epoch_slot_no: 12238 block_no: 4265286 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 960 time: 2020-06-07 17:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb1c12af58e2ce39695cd2db35e24991e43d36e84a38246b900edd66b3fd7821Block Operator
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