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 4269500 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4271475 epoch_slot_no: 16275 block_no: 4269323 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-06-08 16:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99a9b739bd82c12944d42e4b42a9cd0d8ffcca644e85271c98d8d3f0097a9a70Block Operator
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