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 4270582 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4272557 epoch_slot_no: 17357 block_no: 4270405 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3349 time: 2020-06-08 22:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa18bbb90c2d0810d262968f597a055ede1d3184abea3ded81df2d27b779945f6Block Operator
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