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 4267414 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4269389 epoch_slot_no: 14189 block_no: 4267237 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2874 time: 2020-06-08 04:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f9e4edf9d17d1babc80f3cf2a29a2f59ec2b9e816ab68a1c42416e6d11d1044Block Operator
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