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 4267017 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4268992 epoch_slot_no: 13792 block_no: 4266840 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10369 time: 2020-06-08 02:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5a3e7a6383f980b3aa772be2f686b0fc5d81d82b2f361d6aa55aefc0c1a888dBlock Operator
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