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 4270773 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4272748 epoch_slot_no: 17548 block_no: 4270596 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3754 time: 2020-06-08 23:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfef4c0b6420f652c18f9faf90d6de5d0f05f2b5b0e0c08cc9e98ce629ee5ccbfBlock Operator
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