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 4265843 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4267818 epoch_slot_no: 12618 block_no: 4265666 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1333 time: 2020-06-07 19:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16cda62c3f2f5ef7fc23e1505a9718a052496b2dfe111bbad66da2750e45ed2fBlock Operator
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