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 4269146 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4271121 epoch_slot_no: 15921 block_no: 4268969 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2330 time: 2020-06-08 14:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62f6c6a50cb086872b7ba666d8a155d0a592edee2e6b1dfe5354bc7609b3e942Block Operator
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