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 4270189 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4272164 epoch_slot_no: 16964 block_no: 4270012 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-06-08 19:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc3b766d2aea7e014141a5be67580c7fe09c82329463255617f7e45951be9e1aBlock Operator
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