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 4268592 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4270567 epoch_slot_no: 15367 block_no: 4268415 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4282 time: 2020-06-08 11:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba2c613255dcef1b53fa26da29185db69d780f04e5801516f19ff6fa2162ac31Block Operator
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