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 4269262 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4271237 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 4269085 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 12384 time: 2020-06-08 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ce2e58a7ff4887f732fb628c73effdb4cade1d63c520809dbd6bb49b7275189Block Operator
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