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 4268867 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4270842 epoch_slot_no: 15642 block_no: 4268690 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-06-08 12:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe92630809c778e050922a5743d4891ed25048d412f945803f8a6ce48b9c5532Block Operator
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