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 4266830 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4268805 epoch_slot_no: 13605 block_no: 4266653 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1697 time: 2020-06-08 01:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aca44ae740d22c56357f0c1d600435e7b016bb61b304e0335fa5f085ee01564Block Operator
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