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 4267502 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4269477 epoch_slot_no: 14277 block_no: 4267325 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1972 time: 2020-06-08 05:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x358c42a783e0159a51fe84d0074c5373bf65312f08145f1ecbf6d9d38d490068Block Operator
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