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 4266406 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4268381 epoch_slot_no: 13181 block_no: 4266229 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2422 time: 2020-06-07 22:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c25027d3a0542a551ec87d6a866e075c0fd5da19e059874eb49668e7bb0585aBlock Operator
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