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 4265738 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4267713 epoch_slot_no: 12513 block_no: 4265561 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2680 time: 2020-06-07 19:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d90a18af61d8d0625cdb567b80e582f4446bddb3b18fc41e701899d04eb1c9cBlock Operator
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