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 4265964 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4267939 epoch_slot_no: 12739 block_no: 4265787 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1627 time: 2020-06-07 20:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc6a760484a0eec5f770c2ea2f1ba032c6f68ef7b46b5de425b4bd6e94f37346Block Operator
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