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 4269847 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4271822 epoch_slot_no: 16622 block_no: 4269670 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 925 time: 2020-06-08 18:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54fcda7791e04204006982da0661c0880825d3fa2a76128288a0c34de121abb1Block Operator
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