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 4266621 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4268596 epoch_slot_no: 13396 block_no: 4266444 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2251 time: 2020-06-08 00:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc070875a945094761210ce9375c5ffc2efdd273eda424d850044aa160060b6bcBlock Operator
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