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 4267367 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4269342 epoch_slot_no: 14142 block_no: 4267190 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4762 time: 2020-06-08 04:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc086a1aa973222ce25e608fbb3270c746014bd5ba50c20358d8fd1084b2ef264Block Operator
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