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 4266960 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4268935 epoch_slot_no: 13735 block_no: 4266783 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-06-08 02:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f5ff194bde174e32cffb6123a1adf28df5d9704f6d3e9c9f8bcd12dbf1a484dBlock Operator
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