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 4270749 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4272724 epoch_slot_no: 17524 block_no: 4270572 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1630 time: 2020-06-08 23:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18b49cd44ba2f610e3ebd571b7c7ec959c0932b90b1eb26e7f9a83a97fd6e78fBlock Operator
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