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 4266766 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4268741 epoch_slot_no: 13541 block_no: 4266589 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4467 time: 2020-06-08 00:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ccd245886fb452dd06e47835e23974f11340f0900a55bf321bdb3c735b057f3Block Operator
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