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 4268532 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4270507 epoch_slot_no: 15307 block_no: 4268355 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2383 time: 2020-06-08 10:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50c6087e28052e2a9736b8228613d5df7e86d70bf35c9c33b4de78827fec649aBlock Operator
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