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 4271143 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273118 epoch_slot_no: 17918 block_no: 4270966 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2067 time: 2020-06-09 01:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe69332eb916c64306abbfd918b61e4e55b289a5783f4039e9391410903fcef5eBlock Operator
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