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 4265734 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4267709 epoch_slot_no: 12509 block_no: 4265557 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1674 time: 2020-06-07 19:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x748f039d67f096fb0f50792f2d29a0cdf9534cdb1995b74d1abf2b1ad8d88327Block Operator
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