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 4268397 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4270372 epoch_slot_no: 15172 block_no: 4268220 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2715 time: 2020-06-08 10:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4322bf0dade260f9d4481f66750110a58898051336754fcc1d591409a3dbbe63Block Operator
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