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 4266052 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4268027 epoch_slot_no: 12827 block_no: 4265875 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2441 time: 2020-06-07 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8ca6ddb4c11d3d9ecb1d367d90a5f3e21de406268a41e30eada512dc60bce24Block Operator
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