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 4265916 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4267891 epoch_slot_no: 12691 block_no: 4265739 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4088 time: 2020-06-07 20:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83a8fe6d0b62ec4048e6ba3469cc262e87c9e4f75abf8f457b92dc9a9f6dc7b4Block Operator
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