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 4268519 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4270494 epoch_slot_no: 15294 block_no: 4268342 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2354 time: 2020-06-08 10:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96cef96092ff4e7b1eee40b32b6af4075865370f592356bb9abd8a9d770c421dBlock Operator
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