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 4270049 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4272024 epoch_slot_no: 16824 block_no: 4269872 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3158 time: 2020-06-08 19:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82b9dc498ef586301a923c6f51c3419dec28b6021a70d15dc8b77aa10e08c7aeBlock Operator
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