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 4268437 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4270412 epoch_slot_no: 15212 block_no: 4268260 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2960 time: 2020-06-08 10:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddef371880298ff8f47172e76d1d8e9921d7f4b42f72a71f8f42ed429a781d78Block Operator
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