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 4269288 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4271263 epoch_slot_no: 16063 block_no: 4269111 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-06-08 14:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf9ae724fd6da91892905eb7c6fbc73b94526e05db29bca673a3b82016a2716dBlock Operator
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