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 4267544 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4269519 epoch_slot_no: 14319 block_no: 4267367 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2625 time: 2020-06-08 05:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7738a80f7448bf86e91ba030395e4c0162ec0243f16cbf8b45bde023368c265fBlock Operator
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