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 4269659 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4271634 epoch_slot_no: 16434 block_no: 4269482 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1676 time: 2020-06-08 17:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bf5154720dcb628f6036f17c095958e090bbc3df668ff0e3ceb6587f8a48efcBlock Operator
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