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 4270610 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4272585 epoch_slot_no: 17385 block_no: 4270433 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1998 time: 2020-06-08 22:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3b9a23c7d327a23afa06ebd5666bdd5f1f905ea3556cdae89d747ed81b86498Block Operator
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