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 4268722 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4270697 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 4268545 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 16962 time: 2020-06-08 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd03295423cdacd5275a39d6c27af3196aaa6e5620d19889c23a50db617c862b8Block Operator
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