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 4267603 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4269578 epoch_slot_no: 14378 block_no: 4267426 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2232 time: 2020-06-08 05:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x323f938d3ba7f6333ab90e2e9949e3db44b389321f375d02fb13ab799434019eBlock Operator
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