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 4269877 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4271852 epoch_slot_no: 16652 block_no: 4269700 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1639 time: 2020-06-08 18:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa04cb5a8fbd5efce0a41c1e1269b68164657b2b3e5c6cb1f770ea1710ee5ec6aBlock Operator
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