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 4267673 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4269648 epoch_slot_no: 14448 block_no: 4267496 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1858 time: 2020-06-08 06:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9e74b887826a5502888c70d41fed6acc054d090eba8d53ad46823ee1b6463e4Block Operator
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