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 4265477 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4267452 epoch_slot_no: 12252 block_no: 4265300 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2020-06-07 17:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe1deac07a9107f6e65c10c1561c07e7936a85cbdd8a9f99c7a228bd4cdbd311Block Operator
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