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 4268511 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4270486 epoch_slot_no: 15286 block_no: 4268334 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2936 time: 2020-06-08 10:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8151aab796a36bac12b5609ab0cd460895a936e08e2c208e1f616c42a2cf6248Block Operator
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