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 4268707 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4270682 epoch_slot_no: 15482 block_no: 4268530 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1086 time: 2020-06-08 11:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c23463de3c05b5474e6e376d4593e9fc5d9b0c82e6c4c8163e17836291dc21bBlock Operator
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