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 4271109 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4273084 epoch_slot_no: 17884 block_no: 4270932 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4434 time: 2020-06-09 01:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe935e9e53b2ebbdd113d6db3a7023b2573778c94be698f9a787c05c8bfb46e98Block Operator
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