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 4268821 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4270796 epoch_slot_no: 15596 block_no: 4268644 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-06-08 12:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23f69939b2f58f257cd1af77cbb132a4982fc32a79efe1a0280f63d242817a55Block Operator
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