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 4268130 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4270105 epoch_slot_no: 14905 block_no: 4267953 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5282 time: 2020-06-08 08:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf48686a4d2f986a75c731af43c0a39dac44767673a3701eb8f4db432c4109b8Block Operator
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