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 4270242 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4272217 epoch_slot_no: 17017 block_no: 4270065 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3630 time: 2020-06-08 20:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b6fce52d1ca4149878c7ae5a060aca4351f39632574565cf2d4d1252c6dde7cBlock Operator
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