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 4270522 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4272497 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 4270345 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6918 time: 2020-06-08 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeaa37ed8e51ec67a9e7c4a327f87973c4475ca2f922d189f523b21ee6b0bbd3Block Operator
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