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 4269802 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4271777 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 4269625 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7420 time: 2020-06-08 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a65a355302923dd56b2a3e84ca4b238d3f450d51486069b07a3afad9d2ca9baBlock Operator
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