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 4267768 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4269743 epoch_slot_no: 14543 block_no: 4267591 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2104 time: 2020-06-08 06:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x448856d05bba9f7419a45638b3635a9cb2d3f4d34712f83a2e367c4adf93d4b3Block Operator
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