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 4268120 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4270095 epoch_slot_no: 14895 block_no: 4267943 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-06-08 08:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x408c2b96133a4027949d4465b159285d32f5ab5100226d471e04d281ede3c1bbBlock Operator
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