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 4265842 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4267817 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 4265665 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5860 time: 2020-06-07 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7e90f94aee0b567c78f7fde7ca5655ba6f790c71764d08f62ea9b9a5a7f61d5Block Operator
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