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 4266124 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4268099 epoch_slot_no: 12899 block_no: 4265947 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2688 time: 2020-06-07 21:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6e9739438669c2c7f9f34382820648cd79b50d61fa5a2e5973ae7b2cb3687c6Block Operator
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