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 4267611 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4269586 epoch_slot_no: 14386 block_no: 4267434 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1827 time: 2020-06-08 05:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0640146f9be56c507074ba53c3dade44176958009bb6cde10d8071684220301dBlock Operator
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