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 4265577 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4267552 epoch_slot_no: 12352 block_no: 4265400 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1375 time: 2020-06-07 18:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5159d037ec0e4d98517cc1a93bf67a27c404533ce9465df5ec2762c443e14fcfBlock Operator
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