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 4266553 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4268528 epoch_slot_no: 13328 block_no: 4266376 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1938 time: 2020-06-07 23:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x390402b8b192f0743c5530c0d958944b87f21113af7117c512291ad6f9b78988Block Operator
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