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 4266022 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4267997 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 4265845 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9641 time: 2020-06-07 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacbccca897ce718d16324f4b80be59314098f73afa1263dd0c2a8cf63db81335Block Operator
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