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 4270732 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4272707 epoch_slot_no: 17507 block_no: 4270555 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2828 time: 2020-06-08 23:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04d3e97c507dc00d1029db50b52b92b1b41c2e02082a24734fab05fdf1a8e658Block Operator
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