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 4271020 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4272995 epoch_slot_no: 17795 block_no: 4270843 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2495 time: 2020-06-09 00:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50f3fe5f4997abd2c8a19f073987d9053aae5f7a063d6a487d5ff8da7a9224bdBlock Operator
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