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 4268988 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4270963 epoch_slot_no: 15763 block_no: 4268811 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2624 time: 2020-06-08 13:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x365f3db3ba0db31f0feb3c3dfd2bed3a937ffa6b1c431ee63f707b2ddebefa12Block Operator
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