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 4265834 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4267809 epoch_slot_no: 12609 block_no: 4265657 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2020-06-07 19:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8387f69893c70f9feeb9af7ac9f7db76c41ef85541fc40645a719cd2c10ebecBlock Operator
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