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 4269622 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4271597 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 4269445 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 11668 time: 2020-06-08 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ceea0b940ef871a65cad682d474289b25018d97c7d30262c821a49f4bfba27fBlock Operator
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