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 4268438 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4270413 epoch_slot_no: 15213 block_no: 4268261 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2896 time: 2020-06-08 10:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96044102e68db14b3307b8831d96bb52e3c7eee7f11ab14a59a86cd4c38dca19Block Operator
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