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 4265578 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4267553 epoch_slot_no: 12353 block_no: 4265401 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1649 time: 2020-06-07 18:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8aa2719999ade7a873f14cc0c05ac5648aa9c4512727ad9f790026e989c74bd1Block Operator
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