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 4268346 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4270321 epoch_slot_no: 15121 block_no: 4268169 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-06-08 09:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabdd1d127d8ef4414ae1f0381d68c3e012415438b8e36ba1187c2f6471ef4f40Block Operator
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