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 4268902 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4270877 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 4268725 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4945 time: 2020-06-08 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7af9234b0d3142d55dd4e4ca860d8399e111b66e9a5cc151796626c9d3e273c5Block Operator
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