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 4268679 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4270654 epoch_slot_no: 15454 block_no: 4268502 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-06-08 11:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x288aed3fa5eacebd26bc3a267dd97009c7b91210ab808e75dc430898650d4870Block Operator
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