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 4266411 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4268386 epoch_slot_no: 13186 block_no: 4266234 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2883 time: 2020-06-07 23:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c16518126bc1015541d92884a215494148c2fc29c8c5f85e222dd165617766eBlock Operator
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