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 4270283 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4272258 epoch_slot_no: 17058 block_no: 4270106 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2545 time: 2020-06-08 20:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc72028c861faeec4158037f4da4907c6589ff617575184f6ac97fc68416da3adBlock Operator
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