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 4266562 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4268537 epoch_slot_no: 13337 block_no: 4266385 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10573 time: 2020-06-07 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc95585c9ee3645b77a69bf26671f32c52dfc71249a10560acb7924f16b8dada3Block Operator
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