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 4270322 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4272297 epoch_slot_no: 17097 block_no: 4270145 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2628 time: 2020-06-08 20:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d4954d9fa2955a70c6f7dc70c43835e4c5ebf831f37352c11ba765b0495c787Block Operator
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