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 4269609 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4271584 epoch_slot_no: 16384 block_no: 4269432 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1487 time: 2020-06-08 16:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a88deddaf5bd875a3f8e61129829c89ddf7ff7e76fca131f406c5dcafb93589Block Operator
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