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 4269824 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4271799 epoch_slot_no: 16599 block_no: 4269647 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3368 time: 2020-06-08 17:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cb6dc9bc7e12a14eb8065278eddd1211bd9f3f41d7a8a07f95a77a237cff80aBlock Operator
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