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 4270065 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4272040 epoch_slot_no: 16840 block_no: 4269888 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4315 time: 2020-06-08 19:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87c8a03d15e6ab558274ac7b1a306c4e537c328cc2682667ed5cf5703017d17eBlock Operator
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