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 4266919 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4268894 epoch_slot_no: 13694 block_no: 4266742 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2309 time: 2020-06-08 01:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcee0ff2a8daa0a1e38dea6d3e47a96fd7d0d5aab59944d76a45abb34b3adc7d8Block Operator
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