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 4266008 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4267983 epoch_slot_no: 12783 block_no: 4265831 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1453 time: 2020-06-07 20:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7ba07936f1c507d73b83fc8ad5e2e1c6aaf399ffa064e20442ac22f5e2feed7Block Operator
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