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 4266140 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4268115 epoch_slot_no: 12915 block_no: 4265963 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1313 time: 2020-06-07 21:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82450b9356ec0b5af5b73cae6e2b65fb88d1d594353725ec252acc6002030dffBlock Operator
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