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 4268716 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4270691 epoch_slot_no: 15491 block_no: 4268539 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1504 time: 2020-06-08 11:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d091592f47273a4409d004a72bfb709769dfba40ebfc9ce744bc573e88f4ec5Block Operator
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