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 4267039 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4269014 epoch_slot_no: 13814 block_no: 4266862 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4068 time: 2020-06-08 02:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x345a6537ec06d899ee54e0659131173060f47d59afc694172cc61e577f35e21eBlock Operator
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