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 4266592 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4268567 epoch_slot_no: 13367 block_no: 4266415 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3861 time: 2020-06-08 00:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x097e1d0f2b25a2e5df1e73c9dc2098bdf5dda300ef19d9ad1c926be68fdc06c5Block Operator
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