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 4266258 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4268233 epoch_slot_no: 13033 block_no: 4266081 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2105 time: 2020-06-07 22:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb68d5d916058a732e1b2f0c3f69c38cba6fd5fa1b70189ce94d72f1a8aa6ec1fBlock Operator
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