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 4267462 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4269437 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 4267285 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5713 time: 2020-06-08 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1c8e1c7e039d415d7fa7c04e2caf764d99e39820734f187e3bfd7bef62d1955Block Operator
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