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 4270193 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4272168 epoch_slot_no: 16968 block_no: 4270016 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3327 time: 2020-06-08 20:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e6360524651fb119818105ad0ab4ea52499faa28aa6d427fb1c14be2b8000e7Block Operator
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