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 4267444 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4269419 epoch_slot_no: 14219 block_no: 4267267 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2037 time: 2020-06-08 04:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ed1170a9486852818b984d07df9089dd0556fe61ef2dab57f6559d6e41d6197Block Operator
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