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 4270209 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4272184 epoch_slot_no: 16984 block_no: 4270032 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2928 time: 2020-06-08 20:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6211fe0b9de02a8dd9187749683919f1f7389d35023e0ce9231b3642d8ef432bBlock Operator
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