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 4266679 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4268654 epoch_slot_no: 13454 block_no: 4266502 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1266 time: 2020-06-08 00:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6aa310aedfdb5ce23f874dd18c0fbef92a9ab9fa61d55dab728a1f7b53421c5Block Operator
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