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 4266092 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4268067 epoch_slot_no: 12867 block_no: 4265915 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2795 time: 2020-06-07 21:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7caecc1daaf779f5ceaa9425840ac5de631ca468e85289c4c959901289f1c8a5Block Operator
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