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 4268572 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4270547 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 4268395 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8579 time: 2020-06-08 11:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37ce27281515f47719545a7695937d0534c93efc854648b676ce905a392f837fBlock Operator
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