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 4266010 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4267985 epoch_slot_no: 12785 block_no: 4265833 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1714 time: 2020-06-07 20:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a7b5101f9b99a3b61d0430bb8fa99c435d97c4ce40cdc26299bda8dd0dbe775Block Operator
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