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 4266951 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4268926 epoch_slot_no: 13726 block_no: 4266774 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1960 time: 2020-06-08 02:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e588ecd1b2cc503e7aa02b7936f7f5830678adcd0bcfdf743a2bb16501ff42eBlock Operator
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