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 4268417 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4270392 epoch_slot_no: 15192 block_no: 4268240 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2354 time: 2020-06-08 10:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49cf70fbabb2edd2eb66c1dd2c8c0c0f91ff2b3b3d1bb4f009c781e4501da9ccBlock Operator
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