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 4270755 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4272730 epoch_slot_no: 17530 block_no: 4270578 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1862 time: 2020-06-08 23:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c181eb194a57c58f1f393d8f6192a173d72c69795639dbc0b86b5d234e7a286Block Operator
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