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 4267642 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4269617 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 4267465 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8226 time: 2020-06-08 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54c939936eb4c99f8dda4f13bc63d2cc6461299bc7960d4f1d4ae7c231e4f5a8Block Operator
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