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 4268322 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4270297 epoch_slot_no: 15097 block_no: 4268145 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4298 time: 2020-06-08 09:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x504a9c710adc0e4c9aa87f538e7849c161fc5077ac0c3fb04961f9874ecfc057Block Operator
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