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 4268552 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4270527 epoch_slot_no: 15327 block_no: 4268375 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2383 time: 2020-06-08 10:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x187e14ea1c0587c724e9cc91c83bd0db966fbc924eae1fd9b101013cd27cd4c9Block Operator
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