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 4265693 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4267668 epoch_slot_no: 12468 block_no: 4265516 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1564 time: 2020-06-07 19:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad79fcd9d2ac50c57a578a3a0b3b3017b74254524e3e2bc3c32c94f72f56309aBlock Operator
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