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 4268753 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4270728 epoch_slot_no: 15528 block_no: 4268576 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7391 time: 2020-06-08 12:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6fa74491e71a98b624ef9b8c85f595546c9c5defda3c83236ff443e26e0fdf5Block Operator
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