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 4268451 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4270426 epoch_slot_no: 15226 block_no: 4268274 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2350 time: 2020-06-08 10:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f71bc33c12e467b914815266d70c0bc7e9db502a43c828e3ce2f4c4b40e96d9Block Operator
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