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 4269165 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4271140 epoch_slot_no: 15940 block_no: 4268988 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3376 time: 2020-06-08 14:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb02f5ea5ce538ce8ada025e3db920dc598e4bb26d9e2ee3083be43a6829af0afBlock Operator
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