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 4270341 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4272316 epoch_slot_no: 17116 block_no: 4270164 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2808 time: 2020-06-08 20:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7e41145683d4d06b53ca77b865fffcbe7f0a3680e171419e12796d326ff7387Block Operator
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