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 4270984 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4272959 epoch_slot_no: 17759 block_no: 4270807 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13646 time: 2020-06-09 00:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6e74f5372fe5539d115a55b05cf3ca474f8d8afa8ea64839dcb3eb026d1c384Block Operator
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