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 4266748 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4268723 epoch_slot_no: 13523 block_no: 4266571 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1417 time: 2020-06-08 00:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e773f5310cefc6403ffcb89216838caf712495740e8e70ace7158d03cf531d5Block Operator
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