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 4266669 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4268644 epoch_slot_no: 13444 block_no: 4266492 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3971 time: 2020-06-08 00:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x594f2b580e312ef698ebfb26b807087534e73455451baaff5762685364aa844aBlock Operator
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