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 4266060 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4268035 epoch_slot_no: 12835 block_no: 4265883 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1880 time: 2020-06-07 21:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcf0956714eedf4c6dbf879e65368ed831152bca9eae5c8f5932424c9e6a8537Block Operator
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