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 4265626 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4267601 epoch_slot_no: 12401 block_no: 4265449 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4463 time: 2020-06-07 18:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fe643c96132844e752587ecc4e700324e452efd09cbc7d22514ba5be3c490f4Block Operator
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