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 4269163 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4271138 epoch_slot_no: 15938 block_no: 4268986 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1497 time: 2020-06-08 14:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a252e7758f778f1297888331bc5baa5eb2821055ea6230c9cca1f381928a3f3Block Operator
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