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 4270643 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4272618 epoch_slot_no: 17418 block_no: 4270466 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3329 time: 2020-06-08 22:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdb7e51c3a1afe493846cbfb0e288b9986743939a7ae0c82c5f07e67adb70895Block Operator
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