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 4266269 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4268244 epoch_slot_no: 13044 block_no: 4266092 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2300 time: 2020-06-07 22:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1812572727f3950a8e7e01a58c02cac1eaa0e5622342f86974c7337823a914fdBlock Operator
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