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 4268471 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4270446 epoch_slot_no: 15246 block_no: 4268294 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2383 time: 2020-06-08 10:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa16e182803c3bd468227983543807992a0a8389f027871d82de617e66a56f38bBlock Operator
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