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 4266096 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4268071 epoch_slot_no: 12871 block_no: 4265919 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2526 time: 2020-06-07 21:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4e15d95b3ef21b6208fac206bb916ad30c0c6ef257112f2e20ec852ea9c6dc7Block Operator
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