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 4267917 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4269892 epoch_slot_no: 14692 block_no: 4267740 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3422 time: 2020-06-08 07:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaf19a4ebf80d9bc2274afe81ef64b5514ee02e01e7e9dea455c5af65ae4ba64Block Operator
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