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 4269068 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4271043 epoch_slot_no: 15843 block_no: 4268891 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2608 time: 2020-06-08 13:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dac2151a0144d0b0ca1f7e0946be918eacf7ee630334c9d57c330b3362b6deaBlock Operator
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