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 4267586 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4269561 epoch_slot_no: 14361 block_no: 4267409 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2579 time: 2020-06-08 05:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0dd9cebdcf1dad336ed3e0d5fc8a83c4a8b391cc8785b74c0ccac33139be9d2Block Operator
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