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 4266952 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4268927 epoch_slot_no: 13727 block_no: 4266775 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3283 time: 2020-06-08 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c2a1dbbfe0a7aa4367c880e515d33cefdb3956cbf7993b65187323b4539036bBlock Operator
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