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 4270644 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4272619 epoch_slot_no: 17419 block_no: 4270467 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1525 time: 2020-06-08 22:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefa15b70c84aabe66a133f24dc4649285d3d7b97cc4cc5612e4ca0c544e42d42Block Operator
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