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 4269522 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4271497 epoch_slot_no: 16297 block_no: 4269345 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1204 time: 2020-06-08 16:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3b96ac65372a3ab6e02a9128b0d610e89725606fafb0e5b411480786cb08397Block Operator
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