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 4267757 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4269732 epoch_slot_no: 14532 block_no: 4267580 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1089 time: 2020-06-08 06:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaecac2790a83175c64304330d72fdecb59f2530225b695aa10b6aa7b24ece01eBlock Operator
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