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 4268754 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4270729 epoch_slot_no: 15529 block_no: 4268577 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2554 time: 2020-06-08 12:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa16da362d7643e9dd296a57525eea030979e6d7cbbbe26bd42d4079fa8c7df19Block Operator
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