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 4267047 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4269022 epoch_slot_no: 13822 block_no: 4266870 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1709 time: 2020-06-08 02:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19938d203881666b3949d38c0490ecdd65d2f5bc50872facb8f1c86d40dc5d59Block Operator
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