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 4266123 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4268098 epoch_slot_no: 12898 block_no: 4265946 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1555 time: 2020-06-07 21:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa75893cf8ad46d5b5569e69a773776c73d0053c1976d141d84a8eed9e4876c50Block Operator
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