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 4269486 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4271461 epoch_slot_no: 16261 block_no: 4269309 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-06-08 16:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9848487655b7dc7a48eec98ef6335daf3ee7f1b9c66dc584c49042dcffbfbf86Block Operator
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