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 4267421 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4269396 epoch_slot_no: 14196 block_no: 4267244 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2128 time: 2020-06-08 04:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf42c54eef17018e508125a2a1cbce50f8f1064e15a01d07e7e34c78fa4a27ca7Block Operator
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