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 4267573 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4269548 epoch_slot_no: 14348 block_no: 4267396 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1905 time: 2020-06-08 05:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ed1c13827b19fc9f351cda7e4f27bbaec08cf8df25c5d2881a3f5c1cae74c50Block Operator
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