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 4270930 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4272905 epoch_slot_no: 17705 block_no: 4270753 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1698 time: 2020-06-09 00:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x033e41bca33e82ab86b0b053d422ae8aee2f4d7247817de49159a51c0194e546Block Operator
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