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 4269390 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4271365 epoch_slot_no: 16165 block_no: 4269213 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2715 time: 2020-06-08 15:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9b536dc2ea29e058f770ee9f22894c6cb7f1ea8c2b0188d133d1275d8ee3321Block Operator
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