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 4269082 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4271057 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 4268905 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10856 time: 2020-06-08 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaa24d6f539cafb7993b6c1251f4e402aed04a19856efcd0a824df4431bf52a3Block Operator
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