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 4270690 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4272665 epoch_slot_no: 17465 block_no: 4270513 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2190 time: 2020-06-08 22:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f14b70b1627851dbb9f8b3731c6856a0daf26e100c1040b05d9508e5ffee523Block Operator
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