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 4268662 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4270637 epoch_slot_no: 15437 block_no: 4268485 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2606 time: 2020-06-08 11:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2557a4a29425412112114d52360c2e8562282773e6c3dd06c65d389c51391b4eBlock Operator
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