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 4266931 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4268906 epoch_slot_no: 13706 block_no: 4266754 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-06-08 01:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09ca8c7d6e41aa43773eaf6e3bc2f43aca1fddd2b35c332d7a650bf6a36d6c5bBlock Operator
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