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 4266347 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4268322 epoch_slot_no: 13122 block_no: 4266170 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2656 time: 2020-06-07 22:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x619448fbb4324e4ed1274c27fde19d3ff0ffc7a3b24c67787cc1faeab12b3889Block Operator
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