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 4265497 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4267472 epoch_slot_no: 12272 block_no: 4265320 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2869 time: 2020-06-07 17:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26986e5a43a9642277e9a669326f08d712a1aab74d88a2aae7003363d918d0e6Block Operator
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