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 4266393 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4268368 epoch_slot_no: 13168 block_no: 4266216 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-06-07 22:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x078c61b04b80387341ae91ffc1039ffc0dca591bb9635a400d608877364f5ff5Block Operator
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