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 4268573 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4270548 epoch_slot_no: 15348 block_no: 4268396 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4007 time: 2020-06-08 11:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08245cd93f0a49f49dd0a28e283a3f0742d121b8324fcc586ed026ab08793c90Block Operator
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