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 4269535 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4271510 epoch_slot_no: 16310 block_no: 4269358 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4307 time: 2020-06-08 16:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd13c38ef8340927e8aa19235b3a14158239f4127c440e4f998719313347b3af3Block Operator
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