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 4270919 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4272894 epoch_slot_no: 17694 block_no: 4270742 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2240 time: 2020-06-09 00:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dc4f1d700f8c47341254c62280bbaeff74aab1b88ef1ec1626539552554b711Block Operator
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