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 4268431 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4270406 epoch_slot_no: 15206 block_no: 4268254 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4246 time: 2020-06-08 10:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71b204ebe42884eedf8d090380b4e0f3d3ab0afba33e3a6ff9ef3ab30e232f23Block Operator
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