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 4268620 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4270595 epoch_slot_no: 15395 block_no: 4268443 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1867 time: 2020-06-08 11:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf723039ceff4636f90d298d517ee13aa12bb864706005bce217ba57cb51fb71cBlock Operator
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