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 4270606 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4272581 epoch_slot_no: 17381 block_no: 4270429 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1358 time: 2020-06-08 22:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ff9493cdda3c951ca84741e9b99e6d194c7d1c8b1d9d6b9dce241fdd9318c81Block Operator
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