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 4265465 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4267440 epoch_slot_no: 12240 block_no: 4265288 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2672 time: 2020-06-07 17:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x536bc1835e5f90a3341350162f99f2d7a24e94e8382bbc24dd48d1985777614fBlock Operator
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