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 4268833 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4270808 epoch_slot_no: 15608 block_no: 4268656 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2981 time: 2020-06-08 12:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3e135fe0c2a9e750ce4e9f95153715eaadfee28a9db9d012da9be5f353c9de3Block Operator
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