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 4266898 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4268873 epoch_slot_no: 13673 block_no: 4266721 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-06-08 01:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf97cd3e51a26b67fa81c43c184baf4a065cc231b4bb48382799e8dddb5b4af3Block Operator
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