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 4268002 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4269977 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 4267825 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7703 time: 2020-06-08 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa907df261d54467bcc5ee97dc3689ac2494a8eec2ce53341f60bdd9c3c00f8b1Block Operator
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