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 4265941 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4267916 epoch_slot_no: 12716 block_no: 4265764 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1992 time: 2020-06-07 20:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb83a0864ff4d918a126c9da0fee0704ad54ee6d888a1e2ed1567e54f00d1064Block Operator
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