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 4265840 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4267815 epoch_slot_no: 12615 block_no: 4265663 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2345 time: 2020-06-07 19:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe052af9e4f339d9a280f4d52c31e183af9b140a270fb9f64a5a43f5e2fc0a9d2Block Operator
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