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 4270802 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4272777 epoch_slot_no: 17577 block_no: 4270625 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1449 time: 2020-06-08 23:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a2134080284f9049cae3983a732ee81c363a173576b12ed9de4d7123b00bb0cBlock Operator
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