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 4266107 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4268082 epoch_slot_no: 12882 block_no: 4265930 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1498 time: 2020-06-07 21:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e4d2aced76856ba72c8fd82e1d84e562acde6af5bf51ce1f5f2bbff690054abBlock Operator
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