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 4265594 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4267569 epoch_slot_no: 12369 block_no: 4265417 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3753 time: 2020-06-07 18:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc87038606fa46650d86d7c7b55a7899c488b35aa5929ba5fc96fe9cc050511b1Block Operator
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