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 4268390 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4270365 epoch_slot_no: 15165 block_no: 4268213 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3024 time: 2020-06-08 09:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae3c09649daaada230b0e5718a650fffb3ef745f62c2d51953ed0c5a36048887Block Operator
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