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 4266351 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4268326 epoch_slot_no: 13126 block_no: 4266174 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 909 time: 2020-06-07 22:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x281b26c06a5935113fa3c5b1766aa1b52e7db9da42738f37e29c54f41d1b1f2eBlock Operator
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