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 4270400 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4272375 epoch_slot_no: 17175 block_no: 4270223 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-06-08 21:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6da6c802a2c46d46dcd9c70a6cf3ef314d6eb53e63ce492e916b6a234fc04661Block Operator
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