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 4268478 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4270453 epoch_slot_no: 15253 block_no: 4268301 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2986 time: 2020-06-08 10:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f3c356a34317c43fea78a0708006acaeda39bd12dd8c4744b1cc762b0105f96Block Operator
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