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 4268383 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4270358 epoch_slot_no: 15158 block_no: 4268206 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2387 time: 2020-06-08 09:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf4b92672efe0b90034ca05e6f2318b286bdc9840601e37eadaa61943b4188e3Block Operator
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