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 4267371 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4269346 epoch_slot_no: 14146 block_no: 4267194 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1865 time: 2020-06-08 04:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf12c5d1b9ba4ee28e270ba0b4b2bfc956b0f4ed1522d82cdb5f229ebd0c14513Block Operator
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