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 4267622 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4269597 epoch_slot_no: 14397 block_no: 4267445 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2207 time: 2020-06-08 05:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4498571370681135b5511b0963aed7bef4f133669876c15da04e0efb058f04cBlock Operator
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