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 4270162 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4272137 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 4269985 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7669 time: 2020-06-08 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa55b3d49edcfa183536e5e4b7d95092d18318a6505f6d434d18b5a96081fe2aaBlock Operator
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