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 4266100 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4268075 epoch_slot_no: 12875 block_no: 4265923 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2020-06-07 21:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafd1b47dd4510145058030350df6501ce39c4bbb4e31ca8a5fa7d53311069db3Block Operator
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