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 4266194 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4268169 epoch_slot_no: 12969 block_no: 4266017 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2113 time: 2020-06-07 21:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1e054ff8b23e7f0109583a9ce5ac3e722e24e06d3fa757478dcb2fc2a3167bbBlock Operator
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