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 4267278 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4269253 epoch_slot_no: 14053 block_no: 4267101 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1594 time: 2020-06-08 03:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d71719654bdabcb7c91ad5a2dcf16107a3e1e1e5869d4208f60aaea9de95e71Block Operator
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