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 4269801 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4271776 epoch_slot_no: 16576 block_no: 4269624 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4139 time: 2020-06-08 17:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf78789a78c27f1942f67939a90d99b0cf7d94a9b60374abee74f68ff6b02d4b9Block Operator
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