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 4265482 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4267457 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 4265305 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8302 time: 2020-06-07 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5668bdab37ee33e8428d01ce9fd78d6c46aadcd0df348dfe56f5c29e4112cda0Block Operator
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