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 4270882 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4272857 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 4270705 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 13562 time: 2020-06-08 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6646930b2dc3035eae7f4b641c33bfa28ff909fd84137678a0579f82e8eb552fBlock Operator
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