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 4269792 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4271767 epoch_slot_no: 16567 block_no: 4269615 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3380 time: 2020-06-08 17:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8a0d91826a3a69e7a944e8f73244695ada11beb4331e47ddd49c699aeed400eBlock Operator
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