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 4266524 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4268499 epoch_slot_no: 13299 block_no: 4266347 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1452 time: 2020-06-07 23:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bc6b0b70d4e3f9d743a84a3e51f770adce3f7003b8fde8725237da89ef8b478Block Operator
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