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 4271077 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4273052 epoch_slot_no: 17852 block_no: 4270900 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2548 time: 2020-06-09 00:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd38f0afde1fbc6c22e03db162da89c338d1a02fd4ccd8790c15f2c9b815ff74bBlock Operator
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