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 4268048 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4270023 epoch_slot_no: 14823 block_no: 4267871 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2834 time: 2020-06-08 08:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3ccfe32597dd29083609f18c6561e08b2c75f261c9aaa3b94b8d7c89b1a7e96Block Operator
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