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 4267456 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4269431 epoch_slot_no: 14231 block_no: 4267279 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1843 time: 2020-06-08 04:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2b0f24d4b9f07e7278c93db9990a1ef4700a910ac2eb1073676a2f8d5fc6665Block Operator
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