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 4268061 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4270036 epoch_slot_no: 14836 block_no: 4267884 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4089 time: 2020-06-08 08:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a6a4e431b78b656f3d5b4fb29b2b9076bc0acb874f5380b6369a947e77aa1abBlock Operator
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