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 4268336 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4270311 epoch_slot_no: 15111 block_no: 4268159 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6030 time: 2020-06-08 09:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41af0bc0c6f1946b94f4f6803b5fb4f49f5dd8fac3fbd5c28bf0075b34da7518Block Operator
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