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 4267672 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4269647 epoch_slot_no: 14447 block_no: 4267495 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3541 time: 2020-06-08 06:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b3bbfe7a739e1529a3c479dfd6537976b6f96ef7b22ff3638f2f5e636745c17Block Operator
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