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 4267431 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4269406 epoch_slot_no: 14206 block_no: 4267254 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2434 time: 2020-06-08 04:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb740418f63e7123d9a3af135b4d694a8562697bf62e3d1c02df1ffef8ea346e8Block Operator
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